1968 Ford 12 M vs. 1992 Volvo 850
To start off, 1992 Volvo 850 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 1992 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volvo 850 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volvo 850 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1968 Ford 12 M. 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, 1992 Volvo 850 (221 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 12 M | 1992 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | 12 M | 850 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1182 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 73 L |
