1972 Ford Torino vs. 1976 Nissan 240 C
To start off, 1976 Nissan 240 C is newer by 4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 349 kg more than 1976 Nissan 240 C.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1976 Nissan 240 C | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Torino | 240 C |
Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |