1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 140. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 140.
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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Falcon | 140 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
