1959 Vauxhall Victor vs. 1972 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1972 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Vauxhall Firenza (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (48 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 100 kg more than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza.
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, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (108 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Vauxhall Victor | 1972 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Vauxhall |
| Model | Victor | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
