2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1972 Ford Custom
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 32 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 39 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Ford Custom. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 1972 Ford Custom | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Five Hundred | Custom |
Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |