1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1974 Volvo 140 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick 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 1974 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 140.
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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Maverick | 140 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
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 | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |