1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1972 Ford Galaxie

To start off, 1972 Ford Galaxie is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Galaxie (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 724 kg more than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1972 Ford Galaxie (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1950 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1950 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Galaxie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Ford Zephyr 1972 Ford Galaxie
Make Ford Ford
Model Zephyr Galaxie
Year Released 1950 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2262 cc 5765 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 57 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 151 Nm 375 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.4 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 88.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 6.8:1 8.6:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1145 kg 1869 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 5550 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 3080 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 83 L


 

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