1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 422 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
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, 2010 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Galaxie | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Galaxie | 911 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2360 mm |
