2005 Ford F-350 vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. (124 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 450 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350.
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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-350 | 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | F-350 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2910 mm |
