1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 340 kg more than 1977 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. 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cortina | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
