1970 Ford Escort vs. 1991 Volvo 480
To start off, 1991 Volvo 480 is newer by 21 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Volvo 480 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 480. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 480. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Volvo 480 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
Because 1970 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Volvo 480, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 480. (140 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 480.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1991 Volvo 480 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Escort | 480 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |