2000 Ford Mondeo vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2000 Ford Mondeo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 486 kg more than 2000 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mondeo, 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, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mondeo. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mondeo | 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mondeo | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
