1977 Ford Maverick vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Maverick (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 240 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1977 Ford Maverick.
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 Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Maverick | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Maverick | 240 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |