1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 1995 Volvo 460
To start off, 1995 Volvo 460 is newer by 14 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 460 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 460 weights approximately 225 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Volvo 460 (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Fiesta | 1995 Volvo 460 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Fiesta | 460 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 83.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |