1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1976 Cadillac Seville is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Cadillac Seville (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 250 kg more than 1972 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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Torino has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Seville | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Torino |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 87 L |
