1972 Ford Torino vs. 1974 Ford Maverick

To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 777 kg more than 1974 Ford Maverick. 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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Maverick. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Maverick. 1972 Ford Torino has automatic transmission and 1974 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1974 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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