1972 Ford Torino vs. 1975 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1975 Triumph TR7 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Triumph TR7 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph TR7. 1975 Triumph TR7 has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Torino has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Triumph TR7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1975 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Torino | TR7 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |