1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 1972 Ford Galaxie is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Riley 4 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) has 96 more horse power than 1968 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1968 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 721 kg more than 1968 Riley 4. 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Galaxie | 1968 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Galaxie | 4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |
