1970 Ford Escort vs. 1967 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Volvo P 1800 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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, 1967 Volvo P 1800 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1967 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Escort | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2460 mm |