The 460

ciderman · Aug 27th, 2016, 10:41

Had a 460 to drive for a few days- as opposed to the 440.
We have had more than one 440.
Now I feel Brave enough to ask:
The 460-why?
Why no combined window and boot lid?
Why?

Clan · Aug 27th, 2016, 10:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by ciderman

Had a 460 to drive for a few days- as opposed to the 440.
We have had more than one 440.
Now I feel Brave enough to ask:
The 460-why?
Why no combined window and boot lid?
Why?

for those who prefer saloon car , a big secure boot , salesmen etc ? It also looks like a mini 850 which can't be bad :-)

AndyPants · Aug 27th, 2016, 11:27

The boot in the 460 is more usable than the boot of the 850 saloon I found
I think the boot also gives the 460 a lot better proportions over the 440 and has far neater lines.
I believe some also said that the 460 had a more composed ride which I can believe, as the 460 was skittish enough with the live rear axle (with the extra weight over it), hate to think what the 440 is like!
You can get a cool spoiler for it
Is probably a bit quieter?

But yeah it depends what people wanted really, for the same reasons you can get a Ford Focus saloon, Astra etc... If you want to transport washing machines, dogs etc... than the 440 will be a better bet. For everyday duties I'd much rather have a 460.

doingitsideways · Aug 28th, 2016, 22:33

Can't say I've ever driven a decent 440 to compare, but I'd perhaps put part of the 460's appeal down to the bigger boot, more balanced styling (esp with a spoiler) and in my experience more poised handling.
Both softer than the 480 though due to the higher centre of gravity.

Insurance traditionally tended to be slightly lower on saloons too.

Back in my boy racer days (like I've ever grown out of it) I had a few Escort XR3is, but then bought an Orion 1.6i Ghia.
Ecactly the same underpinnings as the '3i, engine, gearbox, suspension... But I found the little extra weight over the back made it much less likely to lift-off oversteer when pushing my talent the little way it had to go.
Plus, it was four insurance groups lower than the Escorts. Old skool groups, like. Was a lot back then.
I still miss my Orion to this day

Aug 27th, 2016, 10:41	#1
ciderman Junior Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2024 09:46 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: worcester	The 460 Had a 460 to drive for a few days- as opposed to the 440. We have had more than one 440. Now I feel Brave enough to ask: The 460-why? Why no combined window and boot lid? Why?

Aug 27th, 2016, 11:27	#3
AndyPants VOC Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2018 18:25 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Over there. View Photos By: AndyPants	The boot in the 460 is more usable than the boot of the 850 saloon I found I think the boot also gives the 460 a lot better proportions over the 440 and has far neater lines. I believe some also said that the 460 had a more composed ride which I can believe, as the 460 was skittish enough with the live rear axle (with the extra weight over it), hate to think what the 440 is like! You can get a cool spoiler for it Is probably a bit quieter? But yeah it depends what people wanted really, for the same reasons you can get a Ford Focus saloon, Astra etc... If you want to transport washing machines, dogs etc... than the 440 will be a better bet. For everyday duties I'd much rather have a 460. __________________ Current: '96 850 2.5 20v GLT Estate & '17 Skoda Rapid 1.0 Sport Prev: '04 V40 1.9D Sport '98 C70 2.3 T5 GT Coupe '89 760 Turbo Intercooler Est. '95 850 2.5 20v GLT Saloon '96 460 1.6i GS

Aug 28th, 2016, 22:33	#4
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Can't say I've ever driven a decent 440 to compare, but I'd perhaps put part of the 460's appeal down to the bigger boot, more balanced styling (esp with a spoiler) and in my experience more poised handling. Both softer than the 480 though due to the higher centre of gravity. Insurance traditionally tended to be slightly lower on saloons too. Back in my boy racer days (like I've ever grown out of it) I had a few Escort XR3is, but then bought an Orion 1.6i Ghia. Ecactly the same underpinnings as the '3i, engine, gearbox, suspension... But I found the little extra weight over the back made it much less likely to lift-off oversteer when pushing my talent the little way it had to go. Plus, it was four insurance groups lower than the Escorts. Old skool groups, like. Was a lot back then. I still miss my Orion to this day __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

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