2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 42 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 267 kg more than 2008 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, 1966 Ford Galaxie (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | Galaxie |
Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 236 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 102.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3030 mm |