1959 Ford Galaxie vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Galaxie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Galaxie would be higher. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1959 Ford Galaxie.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Galaxie | 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Galaxie | Delta 88 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5764 cc | 6965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 375 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1869 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3130 mm |
