Ford Zodiac (1966 – 1972) vs Volvo 144 (1966 – 1974): specs compared
Both offer around 130 hp at most. The Volvo 144 has the higher top speed: 171 km/h against 161 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,190 kg against 1,334 kg.
| Specification |
Ford
Zodiac
1966 – 1972
|
Volvo
144
1966 – 1974
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1966 – 1972 | 1966 – 1974 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 130 hp | 86 – 126 hp |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 146 – 167 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 14.1 s |
| Top speed | 161 km/h | 148 – 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,699 mm | 4,623 – 4,651 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,727 mm |
| Height | 1,473 mm | 1,440 – 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,921 mm | 2,591 – 2,616 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,334 kg | 1,190 – 1,290 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.