1972 Ford Torino vs. 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe
To start off, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe is newer by 3 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 499 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Torino | RX 4 Coupe |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
