1987 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 1996 Volvo 960 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1987 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Falcon | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Falcon | 960 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |