1972 Ford Torino vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1989 Toyota Supra 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, 1989 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 147 kg more than 1989 Toyota Supra.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Supra. 1972 Ford Torino has automatic transmission and 1989 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1989 Toyota Supra 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Torino | Supra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |
