1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1980 Volvo 240
To start off, 1980 Volvo 240 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 240 (152 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 240 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Volvo 240 (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1980 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Lotus Cortina | 240 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |