1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1964 Holden EH
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden EH would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Holden EH (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Holden EH 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 673 kg more than 1964 Holden EH.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden EH. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden EH. 1964 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Gran Torino has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Gran Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1964 Holden EH | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Gran Torino | EH |
Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2680 mm |