1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 1977 Holden GTS
To start off, 1977 Holden GTS is newer by 5 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, 1977 Holden GTS (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 394 kg more than 1977 Holden GTS.
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, 1977 Holden GTS (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Galaxie. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden GTS has manual transmission. 1977 Holden GTS 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 Ford Galaxie | 1977 Holden GTS | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Galaxie | GTS |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2830 mm |