2006 Ford Mustang vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 585 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (461 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mustang | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Mustang | Toronado |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 91 L |