2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1990 Volvo 940

To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 940. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 940 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 940. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 940. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 171 kg more than 1990 Volvo 940. 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 940. (279 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 940. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 940 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 940 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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