1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 550 kg more than 1969 Volvo 120. 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 120. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Fairlane | 120 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2610 mm |
