1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1981 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1981 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 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 112 more horse power than 1981 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 392 kg more than 1981 Ford Fairlane. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Galaxie | 1981 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Galaxie | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
