1975 Ford Torino vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 37 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 732 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino. 2012 Nissan Armada 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. 2012 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Torino | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Torino | Armada |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 106 L |