1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1966 Ford Cortina | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Cortina | 66 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1106 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |