1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 47 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 94 kg more than 2013 Ford Mustang.
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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Galaxie | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Galaxie | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6387 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1698 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
