1990 Ford Taurus vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1990 Ford Taurus and 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1990 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 41 kg more than 1990 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass (203 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Taurus. (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Taurus | 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Taurus | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2513 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |
