1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1972 Holden Torana
To start off, both 1972 Ford Mustang 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 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 700 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 Mustang (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1972 Holden Torana | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Mustang | Torana |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 954 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |