1950 Ford Custom vs. 1970 Rover P5B
To start off, 1970 Rover P5B is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Custom would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover P5B (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1950 Ford Custom. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Custom.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1950 Ford Custom has manual transmission. 1950 Ford Custom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Custom | 1970 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Custom | P5B |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2820 mm |
