2003 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 2003 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 27 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 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Thunderbird 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, 2003 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66. 2003 Ford Thunderbird 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. 2003 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Thunderbird | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Thunderbird | 66 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3934 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |