1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1970 Volvo 120
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 85 kg more than 1970 Volvo 120. 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, 1970 Volvo 120 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1970 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Taunus | 120 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
