1977 Ford Granada vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada 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 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 570 kg more than 1978 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Ford Granada (220 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Granada | 66 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
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 | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |