1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Gran Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Gran Torino would be higher. Both 1972 Ford Gran Torino and 1973 Ford Fairlane are equipped with a 4,097 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane 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 408 kg more than 1973 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Gran Torino | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |
