1970 Volvo 140 vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 34 kg more than 1970 Volvo 140. 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 Volvo 140 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Volvo 140 | 1984 Ford Granada | |
Make | Volvo | Ford |
Model | 140 | Granada |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |