1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty is newer by 46 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 26 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 57 kg more than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Liberty. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Galaxie | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Galaxie | Liberty |
Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6387 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1849 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4493 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1836 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1803 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2695 mm |