1996 BMW 840 vs. 1972 Ford Custom
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 24 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, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 121 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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Custom. (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Custom.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 1972 Ford Custom | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 840 | Custom |
Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 83 L |