1972 BMW 520 vs. 1972 Ford Galaxie
To start off, both 1972 BMW 520 and 1972 Ford Galaxie were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 13 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 424 kg more than 1972 BMW 520. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1972 BMW 520 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:
1972 BMW 520 | 1972 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Galaxie |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 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 | 1445 kg | 1869 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |