1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1985 Volvo 740
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 740 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 145 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 740. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 344 kg more than 1985 Volvo 740. 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 740. (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1985 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Falcon | 740 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
