1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 19 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 98 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 57 kg more than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Galaxie | 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Galaxie | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 5030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |
