1972 Ford Torino vs. 1989 Ford Sierra

To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 17 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 88 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 692 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 1972 Ford Torino has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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