1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 395 kg more than 1969 Volvo 120. 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 120. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Maverick | 120 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
