1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 765 kg more than 1985 Ford Mustang.
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, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Mustang. (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Mustang | 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mustang | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.4 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3080 mm |
