2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 26 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 66 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
