Ford Gran Torino vs Plymouth Road Runner: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Ford · 1972–1976
Gran Torino
- Power
- 182 kW247 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.8 s
- Kerb mass
- 1,528 kg
Plymouth · 1968–1970
Road Runner I
- Power
- 246 kW334 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Kerb mass
- -
In plain words
Plymouth Road Runner has more power: 246 kW (334 PS) against 182 kW (247 PS) for Ford Gran Torino. Plymouth Road Runner is the older design (from 1968); Ford Gran Torino arrived in 1972. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Plymouth Road Runner yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Full specifications
| Ford Gran Torino | Plymouth Road Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 182 kW (247 PS) | 6.3 · 246 kW (334 PS) |
| Production years | 1972–1976 | 1968–1970 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Class | Sports car | Sports car |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 182 kW (247 PS) 244 hp | 246 kW (334 PS) 330 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 182 kW (247 PS) 244 hp | 108–317 kW (147–431 PS) 145–425 hp |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 6.8 s | No data |
| Power per tonne | 119 kW/t 145 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | No data | 6,300 cc · 8 cyl 6.3 l |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Width | 2,014 mm 79.3 in | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,896 mm 114.0 in | No data |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,528 kg 3,369 lb | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, Class, Country, Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).