1972 Ford Gran Torino review from North America
"It was a decent car which got me where I needed to go, although I needed to fill up often"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission slippage was the main problem with this car (transmission was the standard C4 automatic.)
Fuel economy was terrible for a low-performance V8: consistently 11.4 mpg, mainly highway driving! I attribute this possibly to transmission slippage just mentioned.
The car had a full vinyl roof and small rust spots were beginning to show in two areas.
The air conditioning didn't handle extended use on a long trip and eventually blew hot. But, allowed to "rest" for a while, it began to work just fine.
It might be said that rear visibility was very poor in the Grand Torino. Looking through the rear windshield, you just had to guess where the trunk was when you were backing up.
General comments?
Performance was less-than-spectacular with the factory-rated 141 horsepower 302 V8, but this could have been due to the weak/ailing transmission.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1972 |
| First year of ownership | 1976 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1981 |
| Engine and transmission | 302 2 bbl Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 48000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fairlane |
| Date of Entry | 12th July, 2007 |