1982 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1976 Volvo 240
To start off, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 290 kg more than 1976 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, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Crown Victoria | 1976 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Crown Victoria | 240 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4185 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |