1978 Volvo 66 vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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, 2008 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1978 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1978 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Volvo 66 | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Volvo | Ford |
Model | 66 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1868 mm |