1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 339 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Galaxie. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche 911 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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Galaxie | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 3823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |