1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 294 kg more than 1975 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. 1975 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Cortina | 66 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |