1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 40 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, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 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 53 kg more than 2012 BMW 335.
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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 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 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Gran Torino | 335 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 57 L |
