1972 Ford Escort vs. 1979 Volvo 245
To start off, 1979 Volvo 245 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 245 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1972 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, 1979 Volvo 245 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Escort | 1979 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Escort | 245 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2660 mm |
