2007 Ford Territory vs. 1979 Volvo 260
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 665 kg more than 1979 Volvo 260. 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Territory | 1979 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Territory | 260 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2664 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |