1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 2000 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2000 Venturi Atlantique 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 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 502 kg more than 2000 Venturi Atlantique.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Galaxie | 2000 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Galaxie | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
