1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 16 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 (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic.
Because 1972 Ford Gran Torino is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Ford Gran Torino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1988 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Gran Torino | Civic |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
