1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1965 Volvo 122
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 122. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 122 would be higher. At 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo 122 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volvo 122 (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volvo 122 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 22 kg more than 1965 Volvo 122.
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, 1965 Volvo 122 (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Volvo 122 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1965 Volvo 122 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Cortina | 122 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |