1964 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1966 Ford Galaxie is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 7,027 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Galaxie (236 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1964 Cadillac Sixty. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1964 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 328 kg more than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Cadillac Sixty | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Sixty | Galaxie |
Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7027 cc | 6387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3030 mm |