1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 315 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Volvo 66 (94 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm). This means 1978 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Taunus | 66 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
