1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1983 Nissan Bluebird

To start off, 1983 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 17 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 179 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (57 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 522 kg more than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1966 Ford Galaxie is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ford Galaxie. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Bluebird, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Bluebird.

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