1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1966 Ford Galaxie is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 6,387 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 202 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 6387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 102.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3030 mm |
