2006 BMW 530 vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 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 213 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 162 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. 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, 1966 Ford Galaxie (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Galaxie |
Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6387 cc |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3030 mm |