1990 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Volvo 960

To start off, both 1990 Ford Escort and 1990 Volvo 960 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (187 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1990 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 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 1990 Volvo 960. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (263 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (135 Nm). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.

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