1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1991 Volvo 245
To start off, 1991 Volvo 245 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Taunus (85 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 245. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 245.
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, 1964 Ford Taunus (148 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 245. (143 Nm). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1991 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Taunus | 245 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 143 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |