2006 Volvo C70 vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo C70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo C70 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Volvo C70. (161 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 46 kg more than 2006 Volvo C70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo C70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo C70. (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Volvo C70 | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Volvo | Ford |
Model | C70 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1658 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |