1972 Ford Custom vs. 1972 Holden Torana
To start off, both 1972 Ford Custom and 1972 Holden Torana were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Custom (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Custom should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 839 kg more than 1972 Holden Torana. 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 Ford Custom (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana. 1972 Ford Custom has automatic transmission and 1972 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1972 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Custom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Custom | 1972 Holden Torana | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Custom | Torana |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2440 mm |