1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 44 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, 2010 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 32 kg more than 2010 Lexus IS.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Galaxie | 2010 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Galaxie | IS |
Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6387 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2731 mm |