1981 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
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 Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 955 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 Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Capri | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3080 mm |