1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1972 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1972 Ford Galaxie is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 369 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 330.
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 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Galaxie. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Galaxie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 330 | 1972 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 5765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 83 L |
