If you were going to choose between these two cars?

72, better shape, original, real road runner. The 1972 body style was about the pinnacle of b body style. I actually prefer the 71 taillights but the designer actually specifically went back and changed them to the 72 version to better fit the design. The 72 grill is cooler then the 71 also. The 72 side lights are a step down but that was an across the line thing, sort of like the 68-69 cheapening. I think the 1970 was cool also but would rather have a 68 in that gen.