2001 Ford 49 vs. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford 49 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford 49 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford 49 weights approximately 83 kg more than 1968 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, 2001 Ford 49 (175 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm). This means 2001 Ford 49 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford 49 | 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | 49 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1215 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
