1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1966 Ford Galaxie is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 6,387 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Galaxie (236 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 1014 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. 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, 1966 Ford Galaxie (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Prefect | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Prefect | Galaxie |
Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 6387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3030 mm |