2003 BMW 760 vs. 1972 Ford Custom
To start off, 2003 BMW 760 is newer by 31 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 760 (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 760 weights approximately 321 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, 2003 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Custom. (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Custom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 760 | 1972 Ford Custom | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 760 | Custom |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 440 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 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 | 2090 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3080 mm |
