1985 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1978 Volvo 343
To start off, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 710 kg more than 1978 Volvo 343. 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, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 343. (109 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Crown Victoria | 1978 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Crown Victoria | 343 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |