1972 Ford Custom vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 38 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. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 534 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Custom. (325 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Custom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Custom | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Tesla |
| Model | Custom | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2352 mm |
