1971 Volvo 140 vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1971 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 320 kg more than 1971 Volvo 140. 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Volvo 140 | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Volvo | Ford |
Model | 140 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |