1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 2,316 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Volvo 740 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 1984 Volvo 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva, 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, 1984 Volvo 740 (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Festiva | 740 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2780 mm |
