1972 Ford Torino vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 6 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 595 kg more than 1978 Ford Taunus. 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 (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Torino | Taunus |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 94 L |