1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett
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 P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett 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) has 138 more horse power than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 365 kg more than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Fairlane | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2460 mm |
