1975 Ford Torino vs. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 26 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, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 21 kg more than 1975 Ford Torino. 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) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (171 Nm). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Torino | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85.1 mm |
| 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 | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2270 mm |
