1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 21 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (221 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 329 kg more than 1993 Holden Commodore.
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, 1993 Holden Commodore (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Galaxie | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Galaxie | Commodore |
Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2740 mm |