1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 27 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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 769 kg more than 1999 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Galaxie | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
Make | Ford | Italdesign |
Model | Galaxie | Nazca |
Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2610 mm |