1990 Ford RS 200 vs. 1967 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1990 Ford RS 200 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford RS 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford RS 200 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1967 Volvo P 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Ford RS 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Volvo P 1800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 will offer significantly more control. 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 RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford RS 200 | 1967 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | RS 200 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
