1975 Ford Torino vs. 1990 Volvo 240
To start off, 1990 Volvo 240 is newer by 15 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, 1990 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 360 kg more than 1990 Volvo 240.
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 1990 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Torino | 1990 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Torino | 240 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |