1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford 12 M (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 1966 Ford 12 M (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford 12 M | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | 12 M | 66 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
