1956 Ford Escort vs. 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett (67 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 401 kg more than 1956 Ford Escort. 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, 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Escort | 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Escort | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 68 L |
