1964 Fiat Berline vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 339 kg more than 1964 Fiat Berline.
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, 1972 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat Berline | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Berline | Torino |
Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 87 L |