1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1974 Volvo 164
To start off, 1974 Volvo 164 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 164 (142 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 164 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. 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, 1974 Volvo 164 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Corsair | 1974 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Corsair | 164 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 142 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 58 L |
