1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 1976 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1976 Opel Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Galaxie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Galaxie 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1976 Opel Commodore. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 584 kg more than 1976 Opel Commodore. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Commodore. (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Galaxie | 1976 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Galaxie | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 40 L |
