1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Taunus (54 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 325 kg more than 1979 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. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Taunus | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Taunus | 66 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 47 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
