1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 940. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 940 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 940. (111 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 940. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 156 kg more than 1990 Volvo 940. 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 (365 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 940. (157 Nm). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 940.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Falcon | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Falcon | 940 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
