1972 Ford Torino vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 639 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Torino | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |