1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 1980 Volvo 265 is newer by 14 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 265. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 265 weights approximately 381 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon.
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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 265. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Falcon | 265 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 58 L |
