1980 Ford Falcon vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1980 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1980 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Falcon | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Falcon | 960 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |