1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 35 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 75 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 108 kg more than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Galaxie | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Galaxie | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
