1972 Ford Torino vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 90 kg more than 1972 Ford Torino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Torino | Charger |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 72 L |
