1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1975 Volvo 66

To start off, both 1975 Ford Fairlane and 1975 Volvo 66 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1975 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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Ford Fairlane 1975 Volvo 66
Make Ford Volvo
Model Fairlane 66
Year Released 1975 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4096 cc 1289 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 56 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 326 Nm 94 Nm
Engine Bore Size 93.5 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 77 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1550 mm


 

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