1972 Ford Custom vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 733 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 Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Custom. (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition 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 Expedition | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Custom | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 2502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 106 L |
