1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline 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, 1972 Ford Galaxie (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 679 kg more than 1977 Nissan Skyline. 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Galaxie | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Galaxie | Skyline |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2620 mm |