1986 Ford Orion vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1986 Ford Orion is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,444 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1986 Ford Orion. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1986 Ford Orion. 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Orion. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Orion | 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Orion | Toronado |
Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 7444 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 108 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3110 mm |