1972 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado (266 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. (201 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. (500 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Toronado | ML |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 93 L |
