2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 780. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 780 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 780. (145 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 780 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 780. (236 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 780. 1985 Volvo 780 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Volvo 780 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Falcon | 780 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 236 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |