1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 34 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 130 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 967 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Galaxie | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Galaxie | Familia |
Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6387 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |