1976 Chevrolet Pickup vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup 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) has 36 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Pickup. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Pickup.
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 Chevrolet Pickup (407 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (406 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Pickup | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Pickup | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 6387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 236 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
