1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1965 Volvo 122
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 122. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 122 would be higher. At 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo 122 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volvo 122 (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volvo 122 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo 122 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 1965 Volvo 122 (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1965 Volvo 122 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1965 Volvo 122 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Sierra | 122 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
