1975 Ford Torino vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1975 Ford Torino is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. 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 43 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 640 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Torino | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 40 L |
