1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1985 Volvo 740
To start off, 1985 Volvo 740 is newer by 15 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 740 weights approximately 330 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, 1985 Volvo 740 (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Cortina | 740 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2780 mm |