1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
Model | Cutlass | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3344 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 374 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2920 mm |