1974 Ford Cortina vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 56 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1980 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Cortina | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Cortina | 66 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
