1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Volvo 240
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1982 Volvo 240. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 240 kg more than 1982 Volvo 240. 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 240. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1982 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Falcon | 240 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
