1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 19 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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 832 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Lancia 037 | Galaxie |
Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3030 mm |