1986 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Volvo 460
To start off, 1995 Volvo 460 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Escort (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 460. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 460 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort.
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, 1986 Ford Escort (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 460. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 1995 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Escort | 460 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
