2002 Ford Tonka vs. 1994 Volvo 850

To start off, 2002 Ford Tonka is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Volvo 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Volvo 850 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Tonka (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1994 Volvo 850. (124 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Tonka should accelerate faster than 1994 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volvo 850 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2002 Ford Tonka.

Because 2002 Ford Tonka is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Volvo 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Tonka 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, 2002 Ford Tonka (814 Nm) has 644 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 850. (170 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 850. 2002 Ford Tonka has automatic transmission and 1994 Volvo 850 has manual transmission. 1994 Volvo 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Tonka will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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