2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 37 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 658 kg more than 1966 Ford Galaxie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Continental | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Galaxie |
Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 102.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3030 mm |