1968 Ford Escort vs. 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8 (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8 weights approximately 165 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, 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8 (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Escort | PV 544 1.8 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 45 L |
