1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 2012 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Stavic 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 73 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Stavic. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Stavic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 131 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Stavic. (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Stavic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Galaxie | 2012 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Galaxie | Stavic |
Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6387 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |