1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Volvo 960. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Jeep | Volvo |
| Model | Station Wagon | 960 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2780 mm |
