1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (111 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 356 kg more than 1981 Volvo 240. 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (185 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1981 Volvo 240 has manual transmission. 1981 Volvo 240 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Fairlane | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Fairlane | 240 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2314 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2660 mm |