1972 Ford Custom vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 37 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 666 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.
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, 2009 GMC Yukon (368 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Custom. (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Custom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Custom | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Custom | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
