2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 39 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 637 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Five Hundred | 220 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
