1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,106 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Volvo 66 (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 40 kg more 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Cortina | 66 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1106 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |