1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1981 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Volvo 960 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 1990 Volvo 960. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta, 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Fiesta | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Fiesta | 960 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |