2009 Ford Escape vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (248 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 834 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Escape | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2850 mm |
