1972 Ford Custom vs. 1991 Porsche 968
To start off, 1991 Porsche 968 is newer by 19 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. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 369 kg more than 1991 Porsche 968.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 968. 1972 Ford Custom has automatic transmission and 1991 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1991 Porsche 968 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 | 1991 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Custom | 968 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 92 L |
