1959 Ford Galaxie vs. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Galaxie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Galaxie would be higher. At 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 940 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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. 1959 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Ford Galaxie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Galaxie | 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Galaxie | Lotus Cortina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5764 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 105 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 905 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |