1994 Ferrari F355 vs. 1972 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 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 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 519 kg more than 1994 Ferrari F355.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ferrari F355. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1994 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1994 Ferrari F355 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:
1994 Ferrari F355 | 1972 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F355 | Galaxie |
Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1869 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 83 L |