1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1966 Wartburg 311
To start off, both 1966 Ford Galaxie and 1966 Wartburg 311 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 186 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 311. (50 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 822 kg more than 1966 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Ford Galaxie is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ford Galaxie. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 311, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Galaxie | 1966 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Galaxie | 311 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
