1959 Ford 17M vs. 1978 Volvo 66

To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford 17M (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford 17M should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 285 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1959 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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