1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1976 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 10 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 8 more horse power than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. (228 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 112 kg more than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. 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, 1976 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bitter Diplomat | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | Diplomat | Galaxie |
Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 6387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |