1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1972 Ford Gran Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Gran Torino.
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, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Gran Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1972 Ford Gran Torino | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Bel Air | Gran Torino |
Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 87 L |