1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1972 Ford Gran Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 398 kg more than 1965 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Gran Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Avanti Avanti | 1972 Ford Gran Torino | |
Make | Avanti | Ford |
Model | Avanti | Gran Torino |
Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |