Ford Thunderbird (1977 – 1979) vs Volvo 262 (1977 – 1981): specs compared
Both offer around 153 hp at most. The Volvo 262 has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 175 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,410 kg against 1,749 kg. At 5,517 mm, the Ford Thunderbird is 638 mm longer than the Volvo 262.
| Specification |
Ford
Thunderbird
1977 – 1979
|
Volvo
262
1977 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1979 | 1977 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 135 – 154 hp | 140 – 155 hp |
| Torque | 332 – 386 Nm | 204 – 234 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 10.0 – 10.6 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 175 km/h | 185 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,517 mm | 4,879 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,707 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,893 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,749 – 1,813 kg | 1,410 – 1,425 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.