1942 Ford Taunus vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 351 more horse power than 1942 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1942 Ford Taunus.
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. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1942 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1942 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Ford Taunus | 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Taunus | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1942 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 6967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 385 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3030 mm |
