1972 Ford Torino vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Starion

To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 13 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, 1985 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 527 kg more than 1985 Mitsubishi Starion.

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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Starion.

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