1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia.
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, 1980 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia. 1980 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Anglia | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Anglia | 66 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 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 | 3910 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |