2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 168 kg more than 1966 Ford Galaxie. 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | Galaxie |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5652 cc | 6387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 368 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3030 mm |