1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Sunbeam Alpine 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 24 more horse power than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 848 kg more than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine 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. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1969 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
Model | Gran Torino | Alpine |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 27 L |