1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1980 Volvo 343
To start off, 1980 Volvo 343 is newer by 10 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 343 weights approximately 130 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, 1980 Volvo 343 (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1980 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Cortina | 343 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |