1978 BMW B7 vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 6 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 337 kg more than 1978 BMW B7.
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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (245 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW B7 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | B7 | Torino |
Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 95 HP |
Torque | 627 Nm | 245 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1837 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |