1975 Ford Torino vs. 1994 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1994 Toyota MR2 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 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 415 kg more than 1994 Toyota MR2.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Torino | 1994 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Torino | MR2 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |