2009 BMW 135 vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 43 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, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 267 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 135 | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
