1968 Ford Escort vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 is newer by 15 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 2,315 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 240 (81 HP @ 4650 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 565 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, 1983 Volvo 240 (139 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Escort | 240 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 58 L |