1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1979 Ford Thunderbird and 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Thunderbird | 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Thunderbird | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
