1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1980 Volvo 343
To start off, 1980 Volvo 343 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 260 kg more than 1980 Volvo 343. 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, 1969 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Zephyr | 1980 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Zephyr | 343 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
