1984 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, both 1984 Ford Escort and 1984 Volvo 360 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 360 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 360 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 360 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1984 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Volvo 360 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 1984 Volvo 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Volvo 360 (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Escort | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Escort | 360 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |