1972 Holden Torana vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Torana would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Capri (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 132 kg more than 1972 Holden Torana. 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, 1973 Ford Capri (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana. 1973 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1972 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1972 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Torana | 1973 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Torana | Capri |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
