1979 Ford LTD vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford LTD (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | LTD | 240 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
