1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 16 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, 1979 Volvo 66 (56 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1979 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Cortina | 66 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
