1983 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (111 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 340 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, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (185 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Crown Victoria | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Crown Victoria | 240 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2314 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |