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13/03/2021 8:06 pm
'66 Ford or Plymouth?
Be sure to make your selection. Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.
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John Bono
North Jersey
13/03/2021 8:23 pm
1965 would have been way more difficult, but Ford messed up the facelift, and IMO there's never been a better C pillar than the ChryCo trapezoid in 1966..
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
13/03/2021 8:25 pm
My choice on this one would get down to drivetrain. I love the design of the Ford but, IMO, this Plymouth was one of their best designs of the sixties. While both cars have killer interiors, I think the Plymouth has a slight edge there. So, while I could go either way, the engine and tranny would tip the scale.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
13/03/2021 9:36 pm
No contest for me, it's the PLYMOUTH! After 1964, Ford (in my opinion) went south with their styling, while Plymouth's was getting better as the sixties went on. I've always been a fan of Plymouths from 1961 through 1966.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
13/03/2021 10:02 pm
Ford by a mile for me in 66. I love its styling and the roof line is perfect IMHO. I liked the 65 Plymouth grille and tail lights much more than in 66...same goes for Dodge.
Pete Rovero and Pete Rovero reacted
13/03/2021 10:08 pm
I pick the Plymouth here mainly because of the excellent power train that it had during this period.
13/03/2021 10:14 pm
I agree with John K. the drive line would determine my choice. In the seventies I bought a 1966 Plymouth Fury III wagon for hauling building supplies while finishing off a walk out basement. I could easily haul 4X8 sheets of plywood and sheetrock with the back two rows of seats folded flat. That wagon was real work horse and served me well.
14/03/2021 2:45 pm
I remember being a huge fan of the '66 through '68 Mopars, including the Plymouth. I was particularly obsessed with the '66 Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Charger and Imperial.
14/03/2021 2:56 pm
Love both of them;
'66 I prefer the styling of the Ford better than the Plymouth.
'65 I prefer the styling of the Plymouth better than the Ford.
Drive train to me is virtually always MOPAR in the '60s
14/03/2021 3:13 pm
The Ford gets my vote all the way here. No contest. I was crazy for the look of the Ford 1st time I saw one and still am. My Grandmother had a '66 7-Litre in red when I was kid. What a killer car it was.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
14/03/2021 3:14 pm
Ford for me today. But w/o the vinyl on the roof which I think spoils that graceful design.