1998 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Volvo S40
To start off, 2009 Volvo S40 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Volvo S40. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo S40 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Because 2009 Volvo S40 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S40 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 2009 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Falcon | S40 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
