1975 Ford Torino vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 19 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, 1994 Rover 100 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 780 kg more than 1994 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Torino | 100 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
