1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1957 Volvo 120
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1957 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1957 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Volvo 120 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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 Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1957 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | 120 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
