2006 Ford Expedition vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 345 kg more than 2006 Ford Expedition.
Because 2006 Ford Expedition 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 2006 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado, 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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Expedition | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
