1972 Ford Custom vs. 2012 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2012 Buick Enclave is newer by 40 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, 2012 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Enclave weights approximately 399 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.
Because 1972 Ford Custom is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Ford Custom. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Custom. (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Custom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Custom | 2012 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Custom | Enclave |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1842 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 83 L |
