1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, both 1972 Alfa Romeo GT and 1972 Ford Torino were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 700 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
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 (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GT | Torino |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 87 L |
