1975 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Volvo 145
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo 145 (81 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo 145 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo 145 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1968 Volvo 145 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1968 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Escort | 145 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
