1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Galaxie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Galaxie would be higher. At 6,387 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Galaxie (236 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 436 kg more than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1966 Ford Galaxie (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Galaxie | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Galaxie | 230 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
