1972 BMW Touring vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, both 1972 BMW Touring 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 579 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Torino |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
