1972 Ford Torino vs. 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 34 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, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata (170 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 199 kg more than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Torino | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 48 L |
