1972 Ford Torino vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 5 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 181 kg more than 1972 Ford Torino. 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Torino | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3030 mm |