1991 Ford Taurus vs. 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1991 Ford Taurus and 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,512 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1991 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Taurus weights approximately 200 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Taurus. (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Taurus | 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Taurus | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2512 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
