1972 Ford Torino vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 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, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 283 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.
Because 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Ford Torino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Torino | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 2120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2740 mm |