1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1972 Ford Gran Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 948 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 124 | 1972 Ford Gran Torino | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Gran Torino |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 76 L |
