1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 2009 BMW 130
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 37 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, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 419 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Galaxie | 2009 BMW 130 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Galaxie | 130 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 53 L |