1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1972 Ford Gran Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 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 595 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1972 Ford Gran Torino | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1750 | Gran Torino |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 87 L |