1985 Volvo 780 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1985 Volvo 780 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 780. (127 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 5 kg more than 1985 Volvo 780. 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 780. (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 780. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1985 Volvo 780 has manual transmission. 1985 Volvo 780 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Volvo 780 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Volvo | Ford |
| Model | 780 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2383 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |
