1972 Ford Custom vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S 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 5,980 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (604 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 464 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom.
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 Mercedes-Benz S (1,000 Nm @ 200 RPM) has 675 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Custom. (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Custom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Custom | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Custom | S |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5980 cc |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 90 L |
