1958 Ford Vedette vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1958 Ford Vedette (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Vedette | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Vedette | 66 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |