1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (66 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Corsair | 66 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
