1972 Ford Custom vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 1972 Ford Custom is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 39 kg more than 1971 Oldsmobile 442.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Custom. (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Custom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Custom | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Custom | 442 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 108 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2850 mm |
