2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 527 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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, 2000 Ford Mustang (414 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (325 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Mustang | Toronado |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 325 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |