1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
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 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 70 kg more than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Gran Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Gran Torino | GTO |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 67 L |