2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1978 Volvo 164
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (311 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 164. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 164.
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 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 164. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 1978 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | F-150 | 164 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3350 mm |
