1986 Ford Meteor vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1986 Ford Meteor is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (106 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
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, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Meteor | 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Meteor | Toronado |
Year Released | 1986 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2900 mm |