1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1980 Volvo 244 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,986 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 244 (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 244 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1971 Ford Cortina. 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, 1980 Volvo 244 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Cortina | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Cortina | 244 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 60 L |