1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1980 Matra-Simca Murena
To start off, 1980 Matra-Simca Murena is newer by 14 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 96 more horse power than 1980 Matra-Simca Murena. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1980 Matra-Simca Murena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 741 kg more than 1980 Matra-Simca Murena. 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.
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1966 Ford Galaxie | 1980 Matra-Simca Murena | |
Make | Ford | Matra-Simca |
Model | Galaxie | Murena |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6387 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1051 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |