1972 Ford Torino vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 37 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, 2009 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 359 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Torino | S2000 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 84.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |