1985 Ford Courier vs. 1995 Volvo 850
To start off, 1995 Volvo 850 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Courier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Courier would be higher. At 1,983 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Volvo 850 (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Courier. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Courier. 1995 Volvo 850 has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Courier has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Courier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Volvo 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Courier | 1995 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Courier | 850 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 142 HP |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
