1972 Ford Torino vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. 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 28 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 91 kg more than 1972 Ford Torino.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Ford Torino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Torino | 109 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
