1985 Volvo 780 vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 780. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 780 would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 780 (127 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 780 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1989 Ford Falcon. 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, 1985 Volvo 780 (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 780 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon. 1989 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. 1989 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Volvo 780 | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Volvo | Ford |
Model | 780 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2383 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |