1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1989 Volvo 480
To start off, 1989 Volvo 480 is newer by 19 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 480. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 480. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 360 kg more than 1989 Volvo 480. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 480, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 480. (140 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 480.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1989 Volvo 480 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Falcon | 480 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |