1990 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 32 more horse power than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 9 kg more than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado.
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, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2010 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | Toronado | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2911 mm |
