1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 316 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (128 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Zephyr | 66 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |