1972 Ford Torino vs. 1979 Mazda 929
To start off, 1979 Mazda 929 is newer by 7 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, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 717 kg more than 1979 Mazda 929. 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 (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1979 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Torino | 929 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |