1970 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Escort weights approximately 21 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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, 1970 Ford Escort (125 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Escort | 66 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 94 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |