2005 AC Aceca vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 2005 AC Aceca is newer by 26 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Aceca 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, 2005 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 2005 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2005 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 AC Aceca | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | AC | Volvo |
Model | Aceca | 66 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1550 mm |