1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1983 Volvo 740 is newer by 13 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 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 740 (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 740 weights approximately 350 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, 1983 Volvo 740 (260 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Cortina | 740 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 60 L |