1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 19 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Scorpio | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Scorpio | 66 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1550 mm |