1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Falcon | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Falcon | 66 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |