1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1988 Volvo 240
To start off, 1988 Volvo 240 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 240 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1988 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1988 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Cortina | 240 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
