1976 Ford Torino vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1976 Ford Torino is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Torino weights approximately 66 kg more than 1970 Ford Mustang.
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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Torino. (245 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Torino | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Torino | Mustang |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 7014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |