1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1964 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1964 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 99 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 99 | 66 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |