1972 Ford Torino vs. 1972 Lamborghini Miura

To start off, both 1972 Ford Torino and 1972 Lamborghini Miura were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 750 kg more than 1972 Lamborghini Miura.

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 Lamborghini Miura (403 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Ford Torino 1972 Lamborghini Miura
Make Ford Lamborghini
Model Torino Miura
Year Released 1972 1972
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 4092 cc 3929 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 96 HP 435 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 8500 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 403 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 6500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 900 kg
Vehicle Length 5470 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1110 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 L 93 L


 

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