1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 24 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 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 225 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993.
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, 1996 Porsche 993 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 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 | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Gran Torino | 993 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2280 mm |
