2004 Lincoln LS vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2004 Lincoln LS is newer by 25 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, 2004 Lincoln LS (280 HP) has 142 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 6 kg more than 2004 Lincoln LS.
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, 2004 Lincoln LS (388 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (325 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln LS | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Lincoln | Oldsmobile |
| Model | LS | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3933 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1729 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |
