1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.
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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66. 1976 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Cortina | 66 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |