1978 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Escort | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 938 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3080 mm |