1996 Ford Ranger vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1996 Ford Ranger is newer by 18 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 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Ranger (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1996 Ford Ranger (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Ranger | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Ranger | 66 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2507 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
