2007 Ford Territory vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1978 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 Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1978 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1978 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Territory | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Territory | 66 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1289 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |