1965 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 924 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina. 2010 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Cortina | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Cortina | S80 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 67 L |