1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 472 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
Model | 3000 Mk III | Torino |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 87 L |