1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1976 Holden Sunbird is newer by 10 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 139 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 632 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Galaxie | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Galaxie | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6387 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |