1969 Ford 17 vs. 1979 Volvo 164
To start off, 1979 Volvo 164 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1969 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford 17.
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, 1979 Volvo 164 (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford 17. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford 17 | 1979 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | 17 | 164 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3350 mm |