1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1972 Holden Torana

To start off, both 1972 Ford GT 40 and 1972 Holden Torana were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1972 Holden Torana. 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 Holden Torana (131 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1972 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.

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