1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Mustang (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 1969 Ford Mustang (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Mustang | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | 66 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1550 mm |