1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa 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, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 222 kg more than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Because 2000 Seat Salsa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ford Galaxie. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa will offer significantly more control. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Salsa. (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Galaxie | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Galaxie | Salsa |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
