1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 2002 Toyota Will
To start off, 2002 Toyota Will is newer by 30 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, 2002 Toyota Will (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Will 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 185 kg more than 2002 Toyota Will.
Because 2002 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Will. 2002 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Gran Torino has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Gran Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 2002 Toyota Will | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Gran Torino | Will |
Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 60 L |