1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ford Zephyr (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 326 kg more than 1977 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1951 Ford Zephyr | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Zephyr | 66 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
