1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1984 Volvo 360 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 360. (101 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 89 kg more than 1984 Volvo 360. 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 360. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Cortina | 360 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1039 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 57 L |