1982 Ford Falcon vs. 1992 Volvo 245
To start off, 1992 Volvo 245 is newer by 10 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, 1992 Volvo 245 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1982 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Falcon.
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 1992 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Falcon | 1992 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Falcon | 245 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
