1994 BMW 750 vs. 1972 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1994 BMW 750 is newer by 22 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, 1994 BMW 750 (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 750 weights approximately 201 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, 1994 BMW 750 (488 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 750 | 1972 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 750 | Galaxie |
Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1869 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3080 mm |