1979 Ford Falcon vs. 1978 Volvo 264
To start off, 1979 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 264. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 264 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 264 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 264 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 264 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1979 Ford Falcon. 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, 1979 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 264. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 264.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Falcon | 1978 Volvo 264 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Falcon | 264 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
