1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 3 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. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort 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 767 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Gran Torino | Escort |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 86.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
