1977 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1980 Volvo 260 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 260 (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 260 weights approximately 538 kg more than 1977 Ford Escort. 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, 1980 Volvo 260 (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Escort | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Escort | 260 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
