1972 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1976 Ford Torino
To start off, 1976 Ford Torino is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 4,090 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Torino weights approximately 860 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1976 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1976 Ford Torino | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTA | Torino |
Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 87 L |