1977 Ford Falcon vs. 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1977 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Falcon (129 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Falcon weights approximately 165 kg more than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. 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, 1977 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Falcon | 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Falcon | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 263 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |