1972 Ford Custom vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H 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 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 139 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Custom | 2009 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Custom | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2910 mm |