1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 1999 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1999 Kia Potentia 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, 1972 Ford Galaxie (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 399 kg more than 1999 Kia Potentia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Potentia. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1999 Kia Potentia has manual transmission. 1999 Kia Potentia 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 | 1999 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Galaxie | Potentia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 87.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2720 mm |