1974 Volvo 244 vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 244. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 244 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 244. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 246 kg more than 1974 Volvo 244. 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 244. (170 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 244. 1993 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1974 Volvo 244 has manual transmission. 1974 Volvo 244 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Volvo 244 | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Volvo | Ford |
| Model | 244 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2127 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |
