1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Ford Torino
To start off, 1981 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 465 kg more than 1981 Ford Mustang. 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, 1975 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Mustang | 1975 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Torino |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
