1959 Ford Consul 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 Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1959 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, 1959 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul 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 Consul has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Consul 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Consul | 66 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
