1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 12 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood.
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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Fleetwood | Torino |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3000 mm |
