1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1978 Volvo 164
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 164. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 164.
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 (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 164. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Fairlane | 1978 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Fairlane | 164 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3350 mm |