1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 140. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 140.
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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fairlane | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Fairlane | 140 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2620 mm |
