1972 Ford Torino vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 15 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 340 kg more than 1987 Mazda 929.
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 (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Torino | 929 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
