1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 39 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) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 65 kg more than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
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) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Galaxie | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Galaxie | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
