1972 Ford Torino vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 1985 Porsche 924 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 924 (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 620 kg more than 1985 Porsche 924.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 924. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Torino | 924 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |