2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 33 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (162 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 126 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Torino |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1707 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
