1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1972 Ford Galaxie is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 222 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie.
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, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (644 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (375 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Galaxie | 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Galaxie | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 6967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 644 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3030 mm |
