1972 Ford Torino vs. 1990 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1990 Nissan Santana 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, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 582 kg more than 1990 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Ford Torino is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Ford Torino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Santana. 1990 Nissan Santana 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 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1990 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Torino | Santana |
Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |