1972 Ford Custom vs. 2001 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2001 Toyota Soarer is newer by 29 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, 2001 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Soarer 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 2001 Toyota Soarer.
Because 1972 Ford Custom is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Ford Custom. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Soarer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Toyota Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Custom. (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Custom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Custom | 2001 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Custom | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2630 mm |
