1972 Ford Custom vs. 1994 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1994 Venturi Coupe is newer by 22 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, 1994 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 514 kg more than 1994 Venturi Coupe.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Venturi Coupe. 1972 Ford Custom has automatic transmission and 1994 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1994 Venturi Coupe 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 | 1994 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Custom | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2410 mm |
