1972 Ford Torino vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 204 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
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 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino. 1990 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Torino has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 1990 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Torino | NSX |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |
