1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1966 Volvo 144
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volvo 144. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volvo 144 would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Volvo 144 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Volvo 144 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 568 kg more than 1966 Volvo 144.
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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo 144. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo 144.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1966 Volvo 144 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Gran Torino | 144 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2620 mm |