1975 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 752 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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 (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Torino |
Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3000 mm |