2009 BMW 318 vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 37 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. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 217 kg more than 2009 BMW 318.
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 (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 318 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Torino |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |