1972 Ford LTD vs. 1967 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1972 Ford LTD is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,927 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford LTD (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1967 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1967 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 755 kg more than 1967 Vauxhall Victor. 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 LTD (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Vauxhall Victor. 1972 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1967 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1967 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford LTD | 1967 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | LTD | Victor |
Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3927 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 48 L |