1977 Ford Granada vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 1977 Ford Granada (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66. 1976 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Granada | 66 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |