Volvo 244DL | 1975 | Frontal Crash Test

Vintage 1975 Volvo 244 DL to NHTSA Test Device
Full Length Video
This test presents the results of two full-scale, head-on collisions between the NHTSA Test Device and 1975 Volvo 244DL sedans. The objective of these tests was to help establish a test methodology for evaluating crash compatibility and aggressiveness. The Test Device is a unique, honeycomb-faced load-measuring tool which is adaptable to both moving barrier and fixed barrier collisions.
The barrier face of the Test Device is made up of 40 six inch thick, energy absorbing aluminum honeycomb modules, each individually connected to load cells. At Selected locations, 6 string potentiometers were added to record honeycomb displacement.
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[@whattheheck1000]

I think this test was done at 45 mph / 72 kph rather than the then-standard 35 mph / 56 kph - which explains the bad performance. 45 mph is 65% more kinetic energy than 35.
February 24, 2023 1:00 am

[@MrEscape7]

That awkward moment when this car performs pretty much the same in a head on collision as any new car today.

[@DavidSpivakartsstories]

Andreas Eliasson except steering wheels don't dive into people's throats today

[@Impactjunky]

Yeah, it did great for its age. Older Volvo's had a reputation for being very safe and well built cars.

[@-m.d.n-9019]

@TEROKish no one in any car , would survive that.

[@juhojalonen3046]

Who tests full frontal 35 mph these days? You are an idiot :D If this car did the 40% overlap 40 mph test like NCAP, there would be nothing left on the drivers side before the B-pillar. See for example the Nissan Tsuru vs. Nissan Versa crash test.

[@akishot6735]

@@DavidSpivakartsstories to avoid that you get what’s called a collapsible steering column which Volvo 240s, 140s, and 122s had. 67/68 even Bugs and Mustangs had them.

[@hectorvazquez7929]

Notice how the passenger impacts the padded dashboard even with the seat belt buckled.

[@kevinsong712]

Didn't have pre-tensioners back then