1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 9 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 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore 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 331 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore.
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, 1981 Holden Commodore (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Gran Torino has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Gran Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Gran Torino | Commodore |
Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 4142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |