1970 Ford GT 40 vs. 1970 Volvo P 1800
To start off, both 1970 Ford GT 40 and 1970 Volvo P 1800 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1970 Volvo P 1800. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1970 Ford GT 40.
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 Volvo P 1800 (176 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1970 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford GT 40 | 1970 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | GT 40 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2460 mm |
