1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 45 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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 214 kg more than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Galaxie | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Galaxie | 370Z |
Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6387 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2550 mm |