1970 Ford GT 40 vs. 1972 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1972 Ford Galaxie is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 909 kg more than 1970 Ford GT 40.
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) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1970 Ford GT 40 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:
1970 Ford GT 40 | 1972 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | GT 40 | Galaxie |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 375 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1869 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 83 L |