1972 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 1972 Ford Galaxie
To start off, both 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC 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 Ferrari 365 GTC (335 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 419 kg more than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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 Ferrari 365 GTC (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Galaxie. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC has manual transmission. 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC 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 Ferrari 365 GTC | 1972 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 365 GTC | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 5765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 83 L |
