2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 34 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 147 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 550 | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 6387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 102.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |
