1989 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1989 Ford Capri is newer by 7 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, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. (106 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 605 kg more than 1989 Ford Capri.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Capri. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Capri. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Capri 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:
1989 Ford Capri | 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Capri | Toronado |
Year Released | 1989 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 88 L |