1972 Ford Torino vs. 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 30 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 560 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 477 kg more than 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S.
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, 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Ford | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Torino | CC8S |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 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 | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2659 mm |
