1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1979 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1979 Lancia Stratos is newer by 13 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 49 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 808 kg more than 1979 Lancia Stratos. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Galaxie | 1979 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Galaxie | Stratos |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6387 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 60 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2190 mm |