1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2012 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2012 Ford Galaxy is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 87 kg more than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Because 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Galaxy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Galaxy. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | 2012 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2840 mm |
