1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1973 Volvo 164
To start off, 1973 Volvo 164 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volvo 164 (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 164 weights approximately 241 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Volvo 164 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1973 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Falcon | 164 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 58 L |