1990 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1990 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 780 kg more than 1978 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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1990 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Thunderbird | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Thunderbird | 66 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |