2007 Ford F-150 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 2007 Ford F-150 (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66. 1980 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-150 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | F-150 | 66 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1550 mm |