1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1983 Volvo 740

To start off, 1983 Volvo 740 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 740 (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 740 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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, 1983 Volvo 740 (260 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1983 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 1979 Ford Ranchero has automatic transmission and 1983 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1983 Volvo 740 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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