2007 Ford Territory vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 99 kg more than 2007 Ford Territory. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ford Territory 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 2007 Ford Territory. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Territory | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 7446 cc |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 91 L |
