1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 323 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Torino |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 87 L |