1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1980 Volvo 164
To start off, 1980 Volvo 164 is newer by 10 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 5 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 164. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 164.
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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 164. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1980 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Maverick | 164 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3350 mm |