1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 39 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, 2011 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 356 kg more than 1972 Ford Galaxie. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Galaxie | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Galaxie | Durango |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1819 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 93 L |
