1981 Volvo 240 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (111 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 280 kg more than 1981 Volvo 240. 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (185 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1981 Volvo 240 has manual transmission. 1981 Volvo 240 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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