1985 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1985 Ford Escort is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1985 Ford Escort. (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1985 Ford Escort. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Escort | 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Escort | Toronado |
Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3110 mm |