1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1980 Volvo 245
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 245 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 1980 Volvo 245. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 245. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 245 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 1980 Volvo 245. (157 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford F-150 | 1980 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | F-150 | 245 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| 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 | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2660 mm |
