1990 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 190 kg more than 1968 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Toronado | Crown |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
