1982 Ford Falcon vs. 1990 Volvo 240
To start off, 1990 Volvo 240 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 80 kg more than 1990 Volvo 240. 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, 1982 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Falcon | 1990 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Falcon | 240 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |