2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (177 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 269 kg more than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Five Hundred | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2740 mm |
