1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, both 1972 Ford Gran Torino and 1972 Porsche 914 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 914 (108 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 914 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 741 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Gran Torino | 914 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 61 L |
