Considered by many post World War II Ford purist 1972 was one of the best in Ford’s history. Good looking with a muscular stance the Torino and Ranchero models were new from front to back. With it’s large mouth grille Car and Driver called it the “Sharkmouth” Ranchero. Only 1972 would have this stylish front end and grille. You could order your 72 Car-Pick Up Ranchero from mild to wild. Engines ranged from the Econo-Thrift 250 cubic inch inline six up to a whopping 460 V8.