1972 Ford Torino vs. 1990 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 18 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 342 kg more than 1990 Holden Commodore.
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, 1990 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1990 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Torino | Commodore |
Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2740 mm |