2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Volvo 760 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) has 160 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 760. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 760 weights approximately 92 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 @ 3750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 760. (205 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Falcon | 760 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |
