1972 Ford Custom vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z 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 Nissan 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Custom. (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Custom. 1972 Ford Custom has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Custom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Custom | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Custom | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
