1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1978 Volvo 265
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 265 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 265 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra. 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, 1978 Volvo 265 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 1978 Volvo 265 has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 265 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1978 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Sierra | 265 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
