1942 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 4,112 cc (6 cylinders), 1942 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Chrysler Town & Country (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1942 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Chrysler Town & Country | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
Model | Town & Country | 66 |
Year Released | 1942 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4112 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1550 mm |