1972 Ford Torino vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 29 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 695 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 652 kg more than 2001 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 635 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Torino | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 57 L |
