1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1985 Volvo 245
To start off, 1985 Volvo 245 is newer by 9 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 57 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 245.
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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1985 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Falcon | 245 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |