1975 Ford Torino vs. 1970 Volkswagen 181
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 181. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 181 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 750 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 181.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Torino | 1970 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Torino | 181 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |