Specifications for the 1971 Volvo 142S
Read through these items to learn a little more about what it’s like to drive this car.
Rating Scale:
1= Handles and drives like a Model T
10=Handles and drives like a modern car
| Description | Large 4-door sedan | |
| Speed | 4-cylinder, adequate | Rating= 6 |
| Brakes | Power-assisted, good, 4-wheel disks | Rating= 8 |
| Handling | Heavy car, not the fastest | Rating= 6 |
| Transmission | Shifts well. 4-speed manual. | Rating= 7 |
| Visibility | Large greenhouse makes it easy to see out | |
| Safety | 4 seat belts. | |
| Passengers | 4 | |
| Climate Control | Heat | |
| Quirks | Odd color | |
| Driver Position | Left-hand drive. | |
| Overall Rating | 7 out of 10 |