2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1976 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1976 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 66 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
