2009 Ford Escape vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 43 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, 1966 Ford Galaxie (236 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 826 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Ford Galaxie is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ford Galaxie. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escape | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 6387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 102.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
