2008 BMW 523 vs. 1972 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 36 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, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 379 kg more than 2008 BMW 523.
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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 523 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:
2008 BMW 523 | 1972 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | Galaxie |
Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1869 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |