2004 Ford Falcon vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 430 kg more than 2004 Ford Falcon.
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, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Falcon. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Falcon | 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Falcon | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3080 mm |