1970 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Volvo 164
To start off, 1972 Volvo 164 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 164 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 164 weights approximately 575 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, 1972 Volvo 164 (241 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1972 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Escort | 164 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 60 L |
