2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 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, 2008 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang.
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, both vehicles can yield 325 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mustang | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Mustang | Toronado |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3998 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |