1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 269 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |
