2008 BMW 540 vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 42 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 57 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 540 | Galaxie |
Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6387 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 236 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |