1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 890 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Sierra | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3080 mm |