1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1975 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, 1970 Ford Corsair (101 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Corsair | 66 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
