1972 Ford Custom vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 39 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, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 71 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, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Custom. (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Custom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Custom | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Custom | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
| 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 | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
