1978 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 411 kg more than 2009 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
Model | Toronado | Falcon |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 68 L |