1966 Volvo 144 vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1984 Volvo 760 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volvo 144. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volvo 144 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 760 (153 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1966 Volvo 144. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo 144. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 760 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1966 Volvo 144. 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, 1984 Volvo 760 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo 144. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo 144.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Volvo 144 | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | 144 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
