1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford 12 M | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | 12 M | 66 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |