1972 Ford Torino vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (80 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 805 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 411. 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 Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Torino | 411 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2500 mm |