1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1992 Volvo 240
To start off, 1992 Volvo 240 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1992 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 104 kg more than 1992 Volvo 240. 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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 240. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1992 Volvo 240 has manual transmission. 1992 Volvo 240 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 1992 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Fairlane | 240 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |