2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina 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 Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (236 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 179 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 Lumina (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Galaxie. (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 6387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 102.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3030 mm |
