1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1972 Holden Torana
To start off, 1972 Holden Torana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Holden Torana (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 20 kg more than 1972 Holden Torana.
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 Holden Torana (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 1972 Holden Torana | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Taunus | Torana |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |