1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 12 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240.
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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Fairlane | 240 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2660 mm |