1987 Volvo 760 vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1987 Volvo 760 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Volvo 760 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 760 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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, 1987 Volvo 760 (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Volvo 760 | 1971 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Volvo | Ford |
| Model | 760 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2316 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2400 mm |
