2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1975 Volvo 260
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 365 kg more than 1975 Volvo 260. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Volvo 260. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Five Hundred | 260 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |
