1993 BMW 316 vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 21 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, 1993 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 231 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, 1972 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 316 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | Torino |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 87 L |
