1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. (124 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 740 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1972 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford GT 40 | 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | GT 40 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2910 mm |
