1992 Ford Sierra vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 1992 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Sierra | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Sierra | 66 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |