1979 Buick Estate vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 7 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 168 kg more than 1972 Ford Torino.
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, 1972 Ford Torino (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Torino |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |