1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom is newer by 22 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 595 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.
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, 1994 Dodge Venom (339 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (246 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Venom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Dodge Venom | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Venom | Torino |
Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 95 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 246 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3000 mm |