1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1991 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1991 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 19 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Pontiac Firebird (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Pontiac Firebird 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 448 kg more than 1991 Pontiac Firebird.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Pontiac Firebird. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1991 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Gran Torino | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 59 L |
