1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1978 Volvo 264
To start off, 1978 Volvo 264 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 264. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 264. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 129 kg more than 1978 Volvo 264. 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 (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 264. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 264.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Falcon | 1978 Volvo 264 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Falcon | 264 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
