1962 Ford Consul vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1962 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, 1977 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Consul | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Consul | 66 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1550 mm |