1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass

To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass (125 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (87 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 84 kg more than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass (306 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (209 Nm). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Thunderbird.

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