1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 1985 Maserati 228
To start off, 1985 Maserati 228 is newer by 13 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, 1985 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 604 kg more than 1985 Maserati 228.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati 228. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1985 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1985 Maserati 228 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 | 1985 Maserati 228 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Galaxie | 228 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2610 mm |