1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Thunderbird | Toronado |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3030 mm |