1963 Ford Zodiac vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1977 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 Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66. 1977 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Zodiac has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Zodiac will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Zodiac | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Zodiac | 66 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
