1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. 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 52 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Cutlass | Crown |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
