1981 Ford Capri vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 439 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Torino |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 87 L |
