1974 Ford Granada vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Granada (71 HP @ 2900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1974 Ford Granada (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Granada | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Granada | 66 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1550 mm |