1975 Ford Torino vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1975 Ford Torino is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 270 kg more than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Torino | Viscount |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
