1968 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1972 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo P 1800 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1972 Volvo P 1800 (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1972 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Escort | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |