Ford Zodiac (1966 – 1972) vs Volvo 142 (1967 – 1974): specs compared
The Volvo 142 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 135 hp against 130 hp. It has the higher top speed: 175 km/h against 161 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,130 kg against 1,334 kg. At 4,699 mm, the Ford Zodiac is 58 mm longer than the Volvo 142.
| Specification |
Ford
Zodiac
1966 – 1972
|
Volvo
142
1967 – 1974
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1966 – 1972 | 1967 – 1974 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 130 hp | 90 – 135 hp |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 163 – 176 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | 161 km/h | 148 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,699 mm | 4,641 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,473 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,921 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,334 kg | 1,130 – 1,180 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.