2001 Ford 49 vs. 1970 Volvo 164
To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo 164 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 164 weights approximately 62 kg more than 2001 Ford 49. 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, 1970 Volvo 164 (210 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 1970 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford 49 | 1970 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | 49 | 164 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1360 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
