1954 Ford 12 M vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 66 (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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 1954 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1954 Ford 12 M 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:
1954 Ford 12 M | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | 12 M | 66 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |