1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 20 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 91 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (145 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929.
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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Galaxie | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Galaxie | 929 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6387 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |