1992 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 645 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Escort 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 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | Toronado | Escort |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
