1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1966 Ford Galaxie is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina 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) has 187 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ford Galaxie (406 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 6387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 236 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 102.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3030 mm |
