1968 Volvo P 210 Duett vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1137 kg more than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Volvo P 210 Duett | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Volvo | Ford |
Model | P 210 Duett | F-150 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 2352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3670 mm |