1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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 116 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 916 kg more than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ford Galaxie. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Galaxie | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Galaxie | Defender |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
