1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1978 Volvo 265
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 265. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 206 kg more than 1978 Volvo 265. 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 265. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 265. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1978 Volvo 265 has manual transmission. 1978 Volvo 265 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Fairlane | 1978 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Fairlane | 265 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2660 mm |
