1952 Buick 40 vs. 1975 Ford Torino
To start off, 1975 Ford Torino is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Buick 40 (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 15 kg more than 1952 Buick 40.
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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1975 Ford Torino | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Torino |
Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2760 mm |