1972 Ford Custom vs. 1965 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1972 Ford Custom is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 NSU Wankel Spider 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 91 more horse power than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Custom should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 1034 kg more than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Custom | 1965 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Custom | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 495 cc |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 34 L |
