1987 Ford Fiesta vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado

To start off, 1987 Ford Fiesta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1350 kg more than 1987 Ford Fiesta. 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Fiesta. 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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