1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 15 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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 826 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla. 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 (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Gran Torino | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |