1994 Ford Versailles vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1994 Ford Versailles is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1994 Ford Versailles. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Versailles.
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, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Versailles. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Versailles. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Versailles has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Versailles will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Versailles | 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Versailles | Toronado |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3110 mm |