1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 22 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. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 107 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 603 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
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) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (344 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 270 R. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan 270 R has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan 270 R 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 | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Galaxie | 270 R |
Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 375 Nm | 344 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |