1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1974 Volvo 164
To start off, 1974 Volvo 164 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 164 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1974 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Cortina | 164 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
