2000 Ford Artic vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Ford Artic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 647 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Artic. (325 Nm). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Artic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Artic | 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Artic | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3998 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3080 mm |
