1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1975 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 3 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 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 157 kg more than 1975 Bitter Diplomat.
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, 1975 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Bitter Diplomat | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | Diplomat | Torino |
Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3000 mm |