Ford Gran Torino vs Pontiac GTO III: specs side by side

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Ford · 1972–1976

Gran Torino

A PI 610

Version

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

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Pontiac · 1973

GTO III

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Power: 172–186 kW234–253 PS
0–100 km/h: -
Kerb mass: -

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Ford Gran Torino is the older design (from 1972); Pontiac GTO III arrived in 1973. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Pontiac GTO III yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Full specifications

General
	Ford Gran Torino	Pontiac GTO III
Version	182 kW (247 PS)	No data
Production years	1972–1976	1973
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	172–186 kW (234–253 PS) 231–249 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
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