1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1975 Volvo 240 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 110 kg more than 1975 Volvo 240. 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Fairlane | 240 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |