1968 Ford Fairlane vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, both 1968 Ford Fairlane and 1968 Volvo 120 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Fairlane (152 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 390 kg more than 1968 Volvo 120. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Fairlane | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Fairlane | 120 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 67 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |
