Ford Galaxy 500 Hardtop 1972 specs
General information
| Model: | Ford Galaxy 500 Hardtop |
| Year: | 1972 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | Ford |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | V8 |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 5765 ccm |
| Max power: | 165.3 PS (122 kW) at 3800 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 375 Nm at 2000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 8.6:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 101.6 x 88.9 mm (4 x 3.5 inches) |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Automatic, 3-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0884 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 4450 litres (1176 gallons) |
| Cargo space: | 337 litres (90 gallons) |
| Optional cargo space: | 1175 litres (311 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | F70-15 |
| Turn circle: | 14 m (551.2 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1869 kg (4120.4 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 5550 mm (218.5 inches) |
| Overall width: | 2020 mm (79.5 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1350 mm (53.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 3080 mm (121.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 83 litres (21.93 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |






















