1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1980 Volvo 244 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 244. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 244 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1966 Ford GT 40.
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, 1980 Volvo 244 (157 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1980 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford GT 40 | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | GT 40 | 244 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 60 L |
