1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1970 Triumph Stag
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 Triumph Stag. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph Stag would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph Stag (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph Stag 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 481 kg more than 1970 Triumph Stag.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Stag. (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Stag.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1970 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Gran Torino | Stag |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 64.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 63 L |