1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 16 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 5 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500. (231 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 182 kg more than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500. (405 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Galaxie | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Galaxie | 500 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6387 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 405 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |