2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie

To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 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 Ferrari 360.

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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ferrari 360 1966 Ford Galaxie
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 360 Galaxie
Year Released 2008 1966
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3586 cc 6387 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 236 HP
Torque 373 Nm 406 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 102.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 96 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 1792 kg
Vehicle Length 350 mm 5340 mm
Vehicle Height 370 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 3030 mm


 

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