1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 8 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. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 257 kg more than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice.
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 (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | Torino |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3000 mm |
