1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1989 Volvo 245
To start off, 1989 Volvo 245 is newer by 21 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 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 245 (110 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair.
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, 1989 Volvo 245 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Corsair | 1989 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Corsair | 245 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |