1987 Ford Probe vs. 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1987 Ford Probe and 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1987 Ford Probe. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Probe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Probe weights approximately 65 kg more than 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1987 Ford Probe (262 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Probe has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Probe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Probe | 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Probe | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2640 mm |
