1993 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1972 Ford Galaxie

To start off, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 21 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, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 (187 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 299 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet S-10.

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) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. (319 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet S-10 has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet S-10 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.

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