2010 Ford Ranger vs. 1978 Volvo 66

To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 32 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 617 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2010 Ford Ranger (209 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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