1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1989 Volvo 245
To start off, 1989 Volvo 245 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 245. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 245.
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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 245. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1989 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1989 Volvo 245 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 1989 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 245 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
