1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Falcon | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
