1975 Ford LTD vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 360 kg more than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (305 Nm). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford LTD | 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | LTD | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 125 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2760 mm |
