1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 38 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 272 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Galaxie | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Galaxie | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
