1981 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 4,269 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 805 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri. 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Capri | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 4269 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2850 mm |