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Chevrolet Chevelle SS vs Ford Gran Torino: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Chevrolet Chevelle SS

Chevrolet · 1968–1972

Chevelle SS II

S PI 756

Power
336 kW457 PS
0–100 km/h
-
Kerb mass
1,482 kg

Ford Gran Torino

Ford · 1972–1976

Gran Torino

A PI 610

Power
182 kW247 PS
0–100 km/h
6.8 s
Kerb mass
1,528 kg

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

  • Performance Chevelle SS II Power per tonne: 227 kW/t vs 119 kW/t

In plain words

Chevrolet Chevelle SS has more power: 336 kW (457 PS) against 182 kW (247 PS) for Ford Gran Torino. Chevrolet Chevelle SS is lighter by 46 kg (1,482 kg vs 1,528 kg). Chevrolet Chevelle SS is the older design (from 1964); Ford Gran Torino arrived in 1972. On the catalog figures, the Chevrolet Chevelle SS is the pick for performance. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Chevrolet Chevelle SS yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
StatChevelle SS IIGran Torino
PIS · 756A · 610
Power 75 55
Grip 64 45
Handling 80 79
Top speed 84 54
Launch 62 51
Reliability 56 58

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 Chevelle SS IISS 454 LS6 · petrol · 336 kW (457 PS) 12.81 sat 195 km/h
  2. 2 Gran Torino182 kW (247 PS) 14.97 sat 151 km/h · +2.16 s

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Size and weight

Chevelle SS IIGran Torino
Wheelbase 2,900 mm114.2 in 2,896 mm114.0 in −4 mm −0.2 in −0.1%
Kerb weight 1,482 kg3,267 lb 1,528 kg3,369 lb +46 kg +101 lb +3.1%

Difference vs Chevelle SS II (±).

Full specifications

Chevrolet Chevelle SSFord Gran Torino
General
Version SS 454 LS6 · petrol · 336 kW (457 PS) 182 kW (247 PS)
Production years 1968–1972 1972–1976
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. 336 kW (457 PS) 451 hp Better 182 kW (247 PS) 244 hp
Power, all versions 164–336 kW (223–457 PS) 220–451 hp 182 kW (247 PS) 244 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 678 Nm 500 lb-ft No data
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. No data 6.8 s
Power per tonne 227 kW/t 276 hp/ton calculated Better 119 kW/t 145 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 7,400 cc · 8 cyl 7.4 l No data
Engine code LS6 No data
Dimensions and weight
Width No data 2,014 mm 79.3 in
Wheelbase 2,900 mm 114.2 in 2,896 mm 114.0 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,482 kg 3,267 lb Better 1,528 kg 3,369 lb

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).