1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 616 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Falcon | Toronado |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 5030 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2910 mm |