1972 Ford Custom vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 32 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 289 kg more than 1972 Ford Custom. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Ford Custom. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Custom. (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Custom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Custom | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Custom | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 2058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2550 mm |
