1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 1974 Volvo 244
To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 244. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 244 would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 244. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 271 kg more than 1974 Volvo 244. 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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 244. (170 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 244. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1974 Volvo 244 has manual transmission. 1974 Volvo 244 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fairlane | 1974 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Fairlane | 244 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2650 mm |
