1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford F-150 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 240 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150.
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, 1999 Ford F-150 (393 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (157 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford F-150 | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | F-150 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2650 mm |
