1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1976 Ford Cortina and 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cortina | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
