1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1978 Porsche 936
To start off, 1978 Porsche 936 is newer by 12 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, 1978 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 1092 kg more than 1978 Porsche 936.
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 | 1978 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Galaxie | 936 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 700 kg |
