1987 Ford Falcon vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1987 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1987 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Falcon | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Falcon | 66 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
