2001 Ford Falcon vs. 1957 Volvo 120
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1957 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1957 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 520 kg more than 1957 Volvo 120. 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, 2001 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Falcon | 1957 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Falcon | 120 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 995 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 |
