2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1977 Volvo 343
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Volvo 343 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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, 2009 Ford F-150 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 1977 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | F-150 | 343 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |