1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Taunus (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 230 kg more than 1975 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Taunus | 66 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |