1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 17 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, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto 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 591 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Gran Torino | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |
