1970 Chevrolet Comodoro 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 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro 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 460 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Gran Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1972 Ford Gran Torino | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Comodoro | Gran Torino |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2900 mm |
