1971 Ford Escort vs. 1988 Volvo 245
To start off, 1988 Volvo 245 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 245 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort.
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, 1988 Volvo 245 (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 1988 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Escort | 245 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2660 mm |
