1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 1981 Volvo 343

To start off, 1981 Volvo 343 is newer by 15 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 280 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1981 Volvo 343. 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, 1981 Volvo 343 (108 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1981 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40. 1981 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1966 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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