1979 Ford Escort vs. 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Escort | 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Escort | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 6966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3030 mm |
