1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1988 Volvo 760
To start off, 1988 Volvo 760 is newer by 18 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 760 (165 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 25 kg more than 1988 Volvo 760.
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 (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 760. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 1988 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Falcon | 760 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
