1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 36 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ6 (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 247 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ6.
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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ6. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Galaxie | 2002 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Galaxie | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6387 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |