1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 1972 Volvo 145
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1972 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 270 kg more than 1972 Volvo 145. 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Fairlane | 1972 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Fairlane | 145 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2620 mm |