1967 Ford Zephyr vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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, 1967 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Zephyr | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Zephyr | 66 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |