1969 Ford 17 vs. 1968 Volvo 145
To start off, 1969 Ford 17 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo 145 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1969 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo 145 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo 145 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1969 Ford 17. 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, 1968 Volvo 145 (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford 17. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford 17 | 1968 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | 17 | 145 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |