1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 615 kg more than 1969 Volvo 120. 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 Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 120. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Falcon | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Falcon | 120 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
