1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 2000 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2000 Nissan Stagea is newer by 28 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 6,553 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 584 kg more than 2000 Nissan Stagea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Gran Torino | 2000 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Gran Torino | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6553 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2014 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2730 mm |
