1968 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 16 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 2,316 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 469 kg more 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, 1968 Ford Escort (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Escort | 740 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |