1967 Ford 17 vs. 1978 Volvo 265
To start off, 1978 Volvo 265 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 265 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1967 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 265 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1967 Ford 17. 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, 1978 Volvo 265 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford 17 | 1978 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | 17 | 265 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
