1975 Ford Escort vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 135 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Escort | 66 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |