1968 Ford 17 vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 580 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 17 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
