1975 Ford Maverick vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1984 Volvo 360 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 360 (101 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 360 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Maverick weights approximately 221 kg more than 1984 Volvo 360.
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 Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 360. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Maverick | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Maverick | 360 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1039 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |