1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 20 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, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 382 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 6387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 102.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |
