1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari 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 88 more horse power than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 8 kg more than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Galaxie | 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Galaxie | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
