1978 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2012 Ford Flex
To start off, 2012 Ford Flex is newer by 34 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 3 more horse power than 2012 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 87 kg more than 2012 Ford Flex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2012 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | Toronado | Flex |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2995 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 70 L |
