1975 Ford Escort vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,315 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Ford Escort (161 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 240. (139 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Escort | 240 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 23.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 58 L |