1972 Ford Torino vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 109 kg more than 1992 Ford Falcon.
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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino. 1992 Ford Falcon 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. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Torino | Falcon |
Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |