1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 41 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 9 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Galaxie | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Galaxie | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
