1997 BMW 850 vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 31 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, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 153 kg more than 1966 Ford Galaxie. 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (406 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | Galaxie |
Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 6387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 406 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 102.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |