1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, 1997 Porsche 993 is newer by 25 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, 1997 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 449 kg more than 1997 Porsche 993.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche 993. (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche 993. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche 993 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 | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Galaxie | 993 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2280 mm |
