1958 Ford 17 vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1984 Volvo 360 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 360 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 360 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 360 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. 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, 1984 Volvo 360 (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford 17 | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | 17 | 360 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |