1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 24 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 62 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Galaxie | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Galaxie | 500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
