1980 Volvo 66 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
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 Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (123 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 318 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:
| 1980 Volvo 66 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Volvo | Ford |
| Model | 66 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
