1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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, 1966 Ford Galaxie (236 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 163 kg more than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Because 1966 Ford Galaxie is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ford Galaxie. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Galaxie | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Galaxie | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |
