1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 1972 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 308 is newer by 5 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, 1977 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 589 kg more than 1977 Ferrari 308.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (266 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari 308 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:
1977 Ferrari 308 | 1972 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Galaxie |
Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1869 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 83 L |