1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Ford Gran Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 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 185 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Gran Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Ford Gran Torino | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Gran Torino |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 635 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 87 L |
