1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1978 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.
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1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
Model | Cutlass | F-150 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 310 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3670 mm |