1975 Ford Torino vs. 1989 Volvo 245
To start off, 1989 Volvo 245 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 245 (110 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino.
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 Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Torino | 1989 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Torino | 245 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |