1972 Ford Torino vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight 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, 1972 Ford Torino (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 740 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Ford Torino is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Ford Torino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Torino | Insight |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 40 L |
