1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1976 Volvo 265
To start off, 1976 Volvo 265 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 265. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 64 kg more than 1976 Volvo 265. 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 265. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1976 Volvo 265 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Falcon | 265 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 482 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |