1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 35 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, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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 578 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Gran Torino | Civic |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |