1992 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1992 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 730 kg more than 1992 Maserati Ghibli.
Because 1992 Maserati Ghibli 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 1992 Maserati Ghibli. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Maserati Ghibli. (414 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Maserati Ghibli | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Maserati | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ghibli | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3110 mm |
