1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1985 Volvo 245
To start off, 1985 Volvo 245 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 245 (96 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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, 1985 Volvo 245 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1985 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Corsair | 245 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |