2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP) has 233 more horse power than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 252 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | F-250 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 68 L |
