1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 1990 Volvo 940 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 940 (190 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 940 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 40 kg more than 1990 Volvo 940.
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 Fairlane (326 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 940. (279 Nm). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 940.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Fairlane | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Fairlane | 940 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 326 Nm | 279 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |