1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Volvo 264
To start off, 1978 Volvo 264 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 264 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 264 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 264 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 264 weights approximately 642 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. 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, 1978 Volvo 264 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 264 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Cortina | 1978 Volvo 264 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Cortina | 264 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 60 L |