1972 Ford Torino vs. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 25 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, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 21 kg more than 1972 Ford Torino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H 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. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Torino | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
