1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador 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 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 55 kg more than 1972 Ford Torino. 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 AMC Matador (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino. 1972 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Torino has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Matador | Torino |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 87 L |
