2004 Ford F-150 vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Ford F-150 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-150 (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. 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, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford F-150. (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-150 | 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | F-150 | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2950 mm |
