1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1972 Ford Torino

To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 267 kg more than 1995 BMW Dinan.

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, both vehicles can yield 403 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1972 Ford Torino has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan 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 Dinan 1972 Ford Torino
Make BMW Ford
Model Dinan Torino
Year Released 1995 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2990 cc 6555 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 326 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 403 Nm 403 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1725 kg 1992 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5380 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 3000 mm


 

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