1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 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 457 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (406 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Galaxie | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Galaxie | 911 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 946 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1335 kg |
