1988 Volvo 760 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 760. (165 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 369 kg more than 1988 Volvo 760. 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 760. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Volvo 760 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Volvo | Ford |
| Model | 760 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2849 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2838 mm |
