1972 Ford Torino vs. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 40 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, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 2 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide.
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, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Torino | Rapide |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |
