1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1985 Volvo 740
To start off, 1985 Volvo 740 is newer by 15 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 740 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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, 1985 Volvo 740 (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 1985 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Maverick | 740 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
