1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1976 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1976 Nissan Violet is newer by 4 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 5,751 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 802 kg more than 1976 Nissan Violet. 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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1976 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Gran Torino | Violet |
Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5751 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |