1982 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Volvo 740
To start off, 1985 Volvo 740 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1982 Ford Escort. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 740 weights approximately 406 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Volvo 740 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 1985 Volvo 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1985 Volvo 740 (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Escort | 1985 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Escort | 740 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |