1967 Ford Fairlane vs. 1992 Volvo 850
To start off, 1992 Volvo 850 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volvo 850 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1967 Ford Fairlane. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 74 kg more than 1992 Volvo 850.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Fairlane | 1992 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Fairlane | 850 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |