1968 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Volvo 260
To start off, 1982 Volvo 260 is newer by 14 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volvo 260 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volvo 260 weights approximately 540 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, 1982 Volvo 260 (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1982 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1982 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Escort | 260 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
