1956 Ford Consul vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul.
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, 1956 Ford Consul (124 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Consul | 66 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
