2007 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (249 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Five Hundred | 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Five Hundred | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
