1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Megastar II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Megastar II would be higher. At 1,993 cc, 1977 Ford Megastar II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Megastar II (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Megastar II weights approximately 98 kg more than 1980 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Megastar II | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Megastar II | 66 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1108 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 822 kg |
