1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 245 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.
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, 1995 Porsche 911 (909 Nm) has 664 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (245 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Gran Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Gran Torino | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 909 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |