1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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 Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Zodiac | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Zodiac | 66 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |