1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1964 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1966 Ford Corsair is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Volvo P 1800 (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Volvo P 1800 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1964 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Corsair | 1964 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Corsair | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |