1982 BMW 628 vs. 1972 Ford Custom
To start off, 1982 BMW 628 is newer by 10 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, 1982 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 299 kg more than 1982 BMW 628.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 628. 1972 Ford Custom has automatic transmission and 1982 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1982 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Custom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 628 | 1972 Ford Custom | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 628 | Custom |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
