1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1978 Volvo 260
To start off, 1978 Volvo 260 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 30 kg more than 1978 Volvo 260. 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 260. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Falcon | 1978 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Falcon | 260 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
