1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1967 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Galaxie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Galaxie 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 99 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (137 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 392 kg more than 1967 Mercury Cougar. 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 | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Galaxie | Cougar |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6387 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |