1970 Ford Escort vs. 1960 Volvo 120
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1960 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1960 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Volvo 120 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
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, 1970 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volvo 120. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1960 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Escort | 120 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 68 L |
