1986 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Volvo 960

To start off, 1995 Volvo 960 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 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 960 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Volvo 960 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 1995 Volvo 960. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1995 Volvo 960 (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.

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