1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 240 (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 240 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1968 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, 1981 Volvo 240 (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Corsair | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Corsair | 240 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |