1972 Ford Torino vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 39 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino.
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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Torino | 530 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
