2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 220 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 283 kg more than 1965 Volvo 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Falcon | 220 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
