1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP) has 255 more horse power than 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. (385 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. (644 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari F40 | 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | F40 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 6967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 640 HP | 385 HP |
Torque | 721 Nm | 644 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3030 mm |