1964 Volvo 120 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,316 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Volvo 120 (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1964 Volvo 120.
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 Volvo 120 (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Volvo 120 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | 120 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
