1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 82 kg more than 1983 Volvo 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 240. (139 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Fairlane | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Fairlane | 240 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 23.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |