1990 Ford Festiva vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1990 Ford Festiva is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1990 Ford Festiva. 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Festiva | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3110 mm |
