1973 Ford Maverick vs. 1995 Volvo 850

To start off, 1995 Volvo 850 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 850 (124 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 850 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1973 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1973 Ford Maverick is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Ford Maverick. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 850, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Maverick (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 850. (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 850.

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