1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 140 (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 140 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina.
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, 1977 Ford Cortina (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Cortina | 140 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |