1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 310 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Lotus Cortina | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |