1994 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1994 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (163 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1994 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 125 kg more than 1994 Ford Thunderbird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Thunderbird | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Thunderbird | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
