1959 Ford Galaxie vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 40 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 5,436 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 823 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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. 1959 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Ford Galaxie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Galaxie | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Galaxie | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5436 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1025 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2270 mm |