2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1967 Volvo 120
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 5,399 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 1967 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volvo 120 weights approximately 48 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 1967 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1967 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | F-250 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 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 | 12.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 45 L |
