1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 1 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Fairlane (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240.
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 Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Fairlane | 240 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
