1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia.
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, 1976 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Anglia | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Anglia | 66 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |