1971 Fiat 500 vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1971 Fiat 500 is newer by 5 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 218 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 1282 kg more than 1971 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 500 | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 6387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 102.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3030 mm |
