1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford Zephyr (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 325 kg more than 1975 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. 1975 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Zephyr | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Zephyr | 66 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1108 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 | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |