1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1966 Lotus Seven
To start off, both 1966 Ford Galaxie and 1966 Lotus Seven were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 198 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1966 Lotus Seven. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Galaxie | 1966 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Galaxie | Seven |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6387 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 432 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2240 mm |