1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 9 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Sierra | 66 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |