1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 4,269 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 208 kg more than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
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, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Scorpio | 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Scorpio | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4269 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
