1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 1979 Mazda Montrose (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66. 1979 Mazda Montrose has automatic transmission and 1977 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1977 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda Montrose will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda Montrose | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | Montrose | 66 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
