1968 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Volvo 440
To start off, 1989 Volvo 440 is newer by 21 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 440 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 440 weights approximately 268 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.
Because 1968 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 440, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 440. (143 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 440.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1989 Volvo 440 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Escort | 440 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |