1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1975 Ford Torino
To start off, both 1975 Chrysler Valiant and 1975 Ford Torino were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 820 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. 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, 1975 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chrysler Valiant | 1975 Ford Torino | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Valiant | Torino |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |