1971 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Volvo 244
To start off, 1974 Volvo 244 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 244. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 244 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 244. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Falcon | 1974 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Falcon | 244 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2125 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |