1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1966 Ford Galaxie is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown 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 138 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 417 kg more than 1965 Toyota Crown. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Galaxie | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Galaxie | Crown |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6387 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |