1976 Ford Maverick vs. 1985 Volvo 245
To start off, 1985 Volvo 245 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 245 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Maverick.
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 Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Maverick | 1985 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Maverick | 245 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |