1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1978 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. Let's talk about torque, 1950 Austin A 70 (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 70 | 66 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |