1995 BMW 330 vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 23 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (162 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 312 kg more than 1995 BMW 330.
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 (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330. 1972 Ford Torino has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Torino |
Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |