2004 BMW M5 vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 2004 BMW M5 is newer by 38 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, 2004 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 34 kg more than 2004 BMW M5.
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, 2004 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW M5 | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M5 | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 6387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
