1986 Ford Capri vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass

To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri.

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, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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