1972 Ford Custom vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 8 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 884 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
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. 1972 Ford Custom has automatic transmission and 1980 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Custom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Custom | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Custom | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 36 L |
