2008 Ford Territory vs. 1977 Volvo 66

To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 31 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 3,984 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Territory 1977 Volvo 66
Make Ford Volvo
Model Territory 66
Year Released 2008 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 1289 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 56 HP
Torque 380 Nm 94 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.3 mm 73.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 77 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 8.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1550 mm


 

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