2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 41 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (617 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (789 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 6387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 617 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 789 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |
