1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 43 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 29 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Commander. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 251 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Commander. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Galaxie | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Galaxie | Commander |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6387 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |