1972 Ford Custom vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 36 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, 2008 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 264 kg more than 2008 BMW 320.
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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Custom | 2008 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Custom | 320 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 63 L |
