1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 41 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 16 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Galaxie | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Galaxie | Exige |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |
