1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 1980 Volvo 265 is newer by 4 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 174 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 265. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 85 kg more than 1980 Volvo 265. 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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 265. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Falcon | 265 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |