1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Scorpio | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 3344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 251 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |