1975 Ford Torino vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 510 kg more than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel. 1977 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Torino has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Torino | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
