1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Ford Taunus 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 1964 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado, 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Taunus | Toronado |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 108 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 91 L |