2006 BMW 118 vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 40 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 109 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 44 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 118 | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 118 | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
