1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina 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 65 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1970 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | Cutlass | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
