Ford Cortina (1976 – 1979) vs Volvo 343 (1976 – 1982): specs compared
The Ford Cortina is the more powerful of the two, with up to 110 hp against 95 hp. The Volvo 343 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.5 s against 15.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 165 km/h against 148 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 965 kg against 1,035 kg. At 4,379 mm, the Ford Cortina is 169 mm longer than the Volvo 343.
| Specification |
Ford
Cortina
1976 – 1979
|
Volvo
343
1976 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1976 – 1979 | 1976 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 67 – 110 hp | 64 – 95 hp |
| Torque | 113 – 176 Nm | 105 – 150 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 15.0 s | 12.5 – 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 148 km/h | 150 – 165 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.0 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,379 mm | 4,210 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Height | 1,367 mm | 1,390 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,035 – 1,128 kg | 965 – 1,113 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.