1972 Ford Gran Torino vs 1978 Chevy Camaro Z28 @ North Wilkesboro Dragway

1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport vs 1978 Camaro Z28 in 1/8th mile at North Wilkesboro Dragway

[@martybowen1]

Considering the Torino is several hundred pounds heavier and stock compared to a built Camaro it made a good run ! Would rather have the Torino any day!!

[@rockandroll4689]

me too!

[@davetommy351]

thats why I own one !!!

[@ronaldnorris2179]

I agree!!!!!

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Agree! It was just for fun. The Camaro was a purpose built drag car with quite a laundry list of modifications compared for a 2v 351 bone stock Gran Torino.

[@cammontreuil7509]

Camaro has a horrible door to open and close compared to the Torino.

[@murph55]

the 72 torino fastback is the nicest looking car ever made

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Thank you! I absolutely LOVE the “beached tuna mouth” grille. The coke bottle shape was always my favorite thing about 70’s cars

[@jackyhallmark3094]

Had a guy call me out for a race back in the day. He had a spanking new 78 Z28 , i had my old 71 Charger RT 440 Magnum. This guy had ridden in my car before and i dont know what the hell he was thinking. His camaro beat me off the line and he was ahead for about 75 yards. When i got good traction and hit 2nd gear , the race was over. I had to oull over and wait for him so i could laugh at him.

[@gordocarbo]

Sounds like a typical BB race. SB flatten out top of 2nd the BB is still pulling hard in high gear

[@ohiowoodburner]

That Torino looks awesome under the lights. Greatest grill ever!

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Thank you! It’s definitely my favorite look of the Torino line.

[@tednewcomb1048]

Aahh the good old days ! when cars still had a bit of style ! They weren't speed demons in their stock form - but we still had fun ! Love em both ! I have a 72 ranchero that I've been playing with - sure turns a lot of heads these days !

[@keithwiebe1787]

I had a stock 73 Ranchero and it would do 0 to 60 in 13 seconds with a 302 2 Barrel. Barely got 18 mpg once.

[@sparkyguitar0058]

I got a 72 Ranchero ass 1 of my first cars in the late 70's. Total Mich rust bucket but what a fun car.

[@davidkosach3095]

We loved our 72 Torino! Bought it in California in 1983, it had a functioning ram air kit on it. An old gear head at that time, hooked up a bypass to it. So when you stopped at a red light smoke would come out the hood scoop like a dragon !! lol Flick of a switch and boom you had smoke 💨 Worked better with certain weather conditions. It was gold with a black vinyl top, had a 351 Cleveland, dual exhaust, headers, total sleeper. Kids used to look in awe at this so called family car that looked awesome. One of the best grills and front ends ever, top 10 list for sure. Sure miss those days, right ?

[@GrimTaquito1972]

I get so many comments on “it’s the ugliest car ever”! I think that’s why I love it so much. It’s so different and so much fun! Love these Cleveland engines too! Good low end GRUNT!! Love you story and thank you for sharing!!!

[@larrygro]

Why would you want smoke coming out of the hood scoop though? That’s a dirty running engine

[@gordocarbo]

@@larrygro Almost sounds like a tall tale

[@daleostrom3613]

The Torino needs a posi !!! Results would be different. Torino looks incredible.

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Dale Ostrom thank you! It’s nearly stock; but has received several upgrades since. It’s a family heirloom so it won’t get very many modifications.

[@daleostrom3613]

@@GrimTaquito1972; I always liked those cars. (even before Clint Eastwood)

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Dale Ostrom I’ve had this one since 2003 and it was purchased brand new in ‘71 by my grandfather. It’s truly a wonderful car!

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@GrimTaquito1972 I have a '72 429 CJ Gran Torino Sport that I bought new. Mine would eat that Camaro Z/28 for a snack.

[@GrimTaquito1972]

@@sergeantmasson3669 most definitely! I found out after the fun race that the ‘72 sadly was missing on a cylinder and had a major fuel leak. Quite a lot has changed since this video…I’ll need to do an updated run for sure. This most definitely isn’t a drag car though. I’m actually quite gentle on the car to ensure nothing is damaged, so I didn’t get the full run it “should” have gotten.

[@otsenres1636]

I love this...I have one of each myself both 73's! 😎

[@franciscocorleone1723]

Sure

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Sweet!! I own this one and a ‘70 GT - 3spd. Both are fun cars. Not super fast of course, but they’re super fun to cruise in.

[@timsmith1589]

I love the 72 Torino sports

[@ronald6138]

that was my ford gran Tornio back in the Day , oh what fun

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Sweet!!! What engine did yours have?

[@cammontreuil7509]

Back seat fun.

[@leo-bs6ss]

ive had 3 78 z28s, currently have a 71 mustang 302 with efi and 79 trans am. really fun cars even though in stock form they made less then 250hp

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Yes they are so much fun! They’re not fast, but they’re lots and lots of fun! Todays standards are so different, but nothing like these old classics. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@derrickconnolly9164]

I've owned many of these great cars. 73 grand torino 71 grand torino 74 javelin 68 barracuda. 68 coronet 65 Buick Rivera 68 Fargo pickup 72 gmc pickup 74 F 100. 75 Monte Carlo And many others.

[@GatesRapes]

T tops were leakers

[@125southernnh2]

Well that certainly took a while.

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Loud - Not Fast. :)

[@garrisonnichols807]

Basically both cars are cool but the Camaro definitely has some work done to it. Late model second gens weren't that fast when stock.

[@GrimTaquito1972]

You’re spot on accurate. This particular Camaro had a crate engine, several modifications, and was used to drag race often in competitive brackets. Not from speed, but mostly because it was a VERY consistent runner!!

[@garrisonnichols807]

@@GrimTaquito1972 Cool. Yeah there's alot of performance parts you can get for Camaros that's one of the reasons I love them so much. I've never been a big fan of Fords but I really like 60s mustangs.

[@gordocarbo]

Like the front end of the early 70s torinos and ranchero..loved the stuling of 78-81 Z too F bodys were real nice driving cars when they were new. Too many think its all about some hp stat its not. Always wanted a white/blue stripe or black/gold stripe Z of that era

[@GrimTaquito1972]

You're right Kinghillview; that was a mistype. I've updated and confirmed with my brother. It's a '78

[@johnwilkerson2195]

Love to own either

[@christopherm.townsend4990]

what was this filmed with a 1980's closed circuit t.v camera?

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Dr. Gonzo not sure, but it's an old video and was taken with a low grade camera.

[@sqd37l]

about 60 seconds too long

[@theeducatedredneck4144]

Looks like some 16-second quarter mile cars there. Drag racing is always fun though.

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Slow but fun!

[@christopherm.townsend4990]

love the Camaro tho👍

[@scottsavinski9311]

Torino forgot to pull in his anchor!!!

[@hawkenman.549]

What were the times?

[@125southernnh2]

Slow and slower.

[@mikeb5372]

Why not post the results?

[@GrimTaquito1972]

It’s been so long we don’t recall the final results nor do I have the slip.

[@tieroneactual2228]

Get off my lawn!

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Yes yes and more yes!!! Ha Ha Ha!!!

[@carlosbusto7382]

Ford stock did very well 👌

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

1:06

[@sergeantmasson3669]

1/8 mile? ROFLMAO.

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Indeed! Wilkesboro Dragway in NC.

[@kinghillview]

That's not a 76 camaro it's a 78+ camaro

[@pufferfish9045]

Wrong

[@mikebockey4125]

@@pufferfish9045, wrong

[@cammontreuil7509]

They all look the same plastic junk.

[@cammontreuil7509]

They all look the same plastic junk.

[@GrimTaquito1972]

@ dys tracked - not sure what you mean exactly? The Camaro was heavily modified and the Gran Torino was stock. The Camaro won by barely a half-car length. It's my brother's car and it was just for fun. Plus, the last time checked the weight Gran Torino of this model and style was only 3747 and the Camaro is 3456. Less than 300lbs... Not sure how many Torinos you've rode in but it's really not that big of a car. If anything it's the same size as the Camaro tip to tip.

[@dominicsosa7405]

chris pruitt hope they had fun !!

[@billwilliamson9842]

you are on crack, a gran torino is much bigger and heavier then a camaro. the torino if it has a 351c and a auto trans is probably 3900-4000 lbs. The frame on those cars is a BEAST in and of itself. the 3747 you quote was probably a 6 cylinder or 302 base model car. There is easily a 100-150 lbs of sound deadner on the fastbacks, add a heavier 351c, c6 trans 9" rear, ac, pwr steerin, pwr brakes like the majority of them were equipped and its right around 4000 lbs. That camaro has probably bene stripped of a lot fo stuff like most camaros of that vintage were and he barely bit the torino, sad performance for the bowtie. Thats usually the case against a ford though with a 351c.

[@ChrisBrown-pz2gu]

@@billwilliamson9842 so the 351 is the best, you say?

[@billwilliamson9842]

@@ChrisBrown-pz2gu nope, just replyin to the bozo above with some common sense. any of them can be fast if you dump enough money in them but if you want to talk factory parts like heads, the cleveland stomps anything from the chevy small block line. I have had every brand and when I build on a budget, i have had better luck with Fords, just my experience and I do all my own work, use used stuff where I can and budget shop. yea i know NEW chevy stuff is cheaper if funds are no unlimited but I can get some darn good deals on used ford stuff.

[@indy69541]

@@billwilliamson9842 I owned 1 years ago and your right they are a heavy car always loved the look of the torino mine was a 73 with 351c 2 barrell

[@hadleymanmusic]

Track looks wet

[@GrimTaquito1972]

It’s PJ1 Trackbite or some know it as VHT. It’s the sticky spray on the track.

[@hadleymanmusic]

@@GrimTaquito1972 ok

[@fernandodavila9563]

Tortugas

[@iggyfritz7150]

I know for a fact that torino should have slaughtered that camaro if these are stock.

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Thanks for commenting! The Torino is stock, the Camaro is significantly far from that. Crate engine, several mods from beginning to end. :)

[@iggyfritz7150]

@@GrimTaquito1972 thanks for the info. whatever mods u did made a slouch into a beast. I have to say a real good looking car.

[@gordocarbo]

@@GrimTaquito1972 Both are cool rides. What times did they turn?

[@StevenRumsey-sw6ej]

G 10w . I cerumen , 😮😮

[@kimmorrison9169]

i have no comment as both cars were slow!

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Thanks, you still commented though...🤦🏽

[@Loulovesspeed]

Throw that camera away!

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Ha ha! Yeah, this video is pretty old. Camera is definitely gone now. 👍

[@AntiZOGZone]

I'd rather have the same year Toyota Corona they have more power and are more reliable

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Came all the way here to say that did ya??? 👏 🙄

[@AntiZOGZone]

@@GrimTaquito1972 Your video came to me I didn't seek it out, it was Spammed to me

[@GrimTaquito1972]

@@AntiZOGZone Spammed? Pretty sure that’s considered a suggested video if you didn’t create a playlist by choice and just let it suggest videos based on previous videos.

[@AntiZOGZone]

@@GrimTaquito1972 I'm just harassing you, just teasing 😁

[@GrimTaquito1972]

@@AntiZOGZone All good! I had to dish it back some I suppose 😆. I will say that you had me diggin into more details on the Coronas. I rarely see them in the US; and even more so in good condition. A local friend has a SPOTLESS low mileage 78 Celica GT and it’s GORGEOUS!!! Reminds of the old school Coronas! 🙌🏼

[@eminemgod237]

Weak

[@bz3248]

Slow cars

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Indeed!

[@wymple09]

That Torino is ugly next to the Camaro. I owned a Torino in 70 and should have passed on it. POS.

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Thanks for being here. 🙄

[@terryjackybishop8995]

The Ford was a turd on wheels. The Camaro looked better and ran better.

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Thanks! Glad you’re here taking up space! 👍

[@walterzook7751]

This from a Turd with no wheels!

[@dennisschell5543]

Boring... 🙄

[@GrimTaquito1972]

Easy. Don’t watch it. Bye.

[@darlenejones3576]

What were the times?

[@GrimTaquito1972]

I don’t recall, it’s quite an old video (hence the terrible quality).