1980 Volvo 244 vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 244. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 244 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 244. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 265 kg more than 1980 Volvo 244. 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 244. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 244. 1997 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1980 Volvo 244 has manual transmission. 1980 Volvo 244 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Volvo 244 | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Volvo | Ford |
| Model | 244 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |
