1975 Volvo 240 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1975 Volvo 240 and 1975 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 240 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Volvo 240 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Volvo 240 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Volvo | Ford |
| Model | 240 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
