1980 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. (124 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1156 kg more than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Oldsmobile Toronado 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Oldsmobile Ford
Model Toronado Crown Victoria
Year Released 1980 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4129 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 124 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 278 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2920 mm


 

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