1972 Ford Torino vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 704 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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 (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica. 1977 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Torino | Celica |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 61 L |