1972 Ford Custom vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Custom would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 140 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 339 kg more than 1978 Buick Century.
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) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (250 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Custom | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Custom | Century |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2760 mm |