1980 Volvo 66 vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66. 2011 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1980 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1980 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Volvo 66 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Volvo | Ford |
| Model | 66 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2012 mm |
