1981 Ford Granada vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 505 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 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada 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:
1981 Ford Granada | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Granada | 66 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |