1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (162 HP) has 103 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 777 kg more than 1971 Fiat 124. 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 (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124. 1972 Ford Torino has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 124 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Torino |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 162 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 87 L |
