1972 Ford Torino vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 31 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, 2003 Toyota Condor (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 157 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor.
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, 1972 Ford Torino (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Torino | Condor |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |
