1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 14 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, 1986 Ford Capri (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Capri 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 463 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri.
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) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Gran Torino | Capri |
Year Released | 1972 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 95 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1182 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 54 L |