2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 2001 Ford TE-50 is newer by 24 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford TE-50 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford TE-50 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, 2001 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66. 1977 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford TE-50 has manual transmission. 2001 Ford TE-50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford TE-50 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | TE-50 | 66 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1550 mm |
