1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1990 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1990 Mercury Cougar is newer by 24 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 172 kg more than 1990 Mercury Cougar.
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 | 1990 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Galaxie | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
