1966 Volvo 144 vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volvo 144. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volvo 144 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Volvo 144 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Volvo 144 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Volvo 144 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volvo 144 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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, 1966 Volvo 144 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Volvo 144 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Volvo 144 | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Volvo | Ford |
Model | 144 | Escort |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2400 mm |