1972 Ford Custom vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1972 Ford Custom is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Custom (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Custom should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 189 kg more than 1958 Rover P5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Custom (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Custom | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Custom | P5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 63 L |
