1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1964 Volvo 120
To start off, 1967 Ford Corsair is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Volvo 120 (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Volvo 120 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. 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, 1964 Volvo 120 (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1964 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 1964 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Corsair | 120 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
