1995 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S80 weights approximately 529 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 2011 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Escort | S80 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1483 mm |