1968 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 1959 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Galaxie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Galaxie would be higher. At 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 325 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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. 1959 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC has manual transmission. 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Ford Galaxie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ferrari 365 GTC | 1959 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 365 GTC | Galaxie |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 5764 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1845 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3000 mm |