1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,316 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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 Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Taunus | 740 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2780 mm |