1979 Ford Fiesta vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, both 1979 Ford Fiesta and 1979 Volvo 66 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1979 Volvo 66 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Volvo 66. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fiesta. (65 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Fiesta | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Fiesta | 66 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
