1993 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 27 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, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 222 kg more than 1993 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ferrari 512 TR | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 TR | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 6387 cc |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 102.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3030 mm |
