1971 Ford Torino vs. 1971 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, both 1971 Ford Torino and 1971 Volkswagen 1302 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Torino weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1971 Volkswagen 1302.
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. 1971 Ford Torino has automatic transmission and 1971 Volkswagen 1302 has manual transmission. 1971 Volkswagen 1302 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Ford Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Torino | 1971 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Torino | 1302 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6589 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2410 mm |