1980 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Volvo 245
To start off, both 1980 Ford Escort and 1980 Volvo 245 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 245 (81 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 245 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Volvo 245 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Volvo 245. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Volvo 245 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1980 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Escort | 245 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2660 mm |