1979 Ford LTD vs. 1980 Volvo 343
To start off, 1980 Volvo 343 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD 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 59 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 570 kg more than 1980 Volvo 343. 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 LTD (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 1980 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | LTD | 343 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |