1973 Chevrolet Aerovette vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette is newer by 7 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 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 790 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette.
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.
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1973 Chevrolet Aerovette | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Aerovette | Galaxie |
Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 6387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 236 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3030 mm |