1978 Volvo 265 vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 265. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 265 weights approximately 432 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 265. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Volvo 265 | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Volvo | Ford |
| Model | 265 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 6260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 115 L |
