1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1972 Ford Torino

To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre is newer by 9 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 57 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 93 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.

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