1975 Ford Escort vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 835 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Escort | Toronado |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |