1972 Ford Torino vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 209 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Torino | 968 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 74 L |
