1968 Ford Escort vs. 1960 Volvo 120
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Volvo 120 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Volvo 120 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 1960 Volvo 120 (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1960 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Escort | 120 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 68 L |