1966 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 762 kg more than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Cabriolet | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Cabriolet | Torino |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 87 L |
