1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 38 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, 2010 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 556 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 1972 Ford Galaxie is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Ford Galaxie. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic 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 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Galaxie | Civic |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |