1961 Ford Taunus 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 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus.
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, 1961 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Taunus | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Taunus | 66 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
