1972 Ford Torino vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 717 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. 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 (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Torino | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |
