1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 41 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, 2013 Scion tC (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion tC 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 637 kg more than 2013 Scion tC.
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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC. 1972 Ford Gran Torino has automatic transmission and 2013 Scion tC has manual transmission. 2013 Scion tC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Gran Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Gran Torino | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Ford | Scion |
| Model | Gran Torino | tC |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6553 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 98 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2014 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2700 mm |
