1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40.
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, 1979 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 40 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
