1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 11 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 41 more horse power than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. (122 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 769 kg more than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 | 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Galaxie | 190 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2670 mm |